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basic

[bey-sik] / ˈbeɪ sɪk /
ADJECTIVE
elementary, fundamental
Synonyms
STRONGEST
elemental essential key main necessary primary primitive underlying vital
STRONG
capital central chief principal radical
WEAK
basal indispensable inherent intrinsic substratal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
auxiliary inessential insignificant minor nonessential secondary unimportant unnecessary
STRONG
extra
WEAK
additional outside peripheral

Example Sentences

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Find insight on metal producers, palm oil futures and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

These atoms act as qubits—the basic units of information in a quantum computer—that can operate in both analog and digital modes.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Anyone with even a cursory understanding of the aircraft, or simply the ability to use Google and follow basic facts, could have arrived at that conclusion.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Starting salaries are now just over £40,000, with the most senior doctors getting £76,500 in basic pay.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

So perhaps the other three elements can be considered the most basic components of music.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones