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most basic

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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Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper said the policy was designed to end the "national scandal where millions can't afford the most basic energy they need".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The Apple Watch’s Health app is the most basic, though it’s end-to-end encrypted for privacy, even from Apple.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Fundamental particles are the most basic building blocks of matter – sub-atomic particles that cannot be divided into smaller units.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Saunders said consumers have more flexibility in managing their budgets for clothing than they do for the most basic necessities, like food.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Yet, for some reason, that most basic human ability deserted those officers that night.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell