basic

ba|sic

W1S1 [ˈbeısık] adj

[Date: 1800-1900; Origin: base]

1.) forming the most important or most necessary part of something

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▪ the basic principles of chemistry

▪ The basic idea is simple.

▪ basic research

▪ basic information

basic to

▪ medical techniques basic to the control of infection

2.) at the simplest or least developed level

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▪ the basic skills of programming

▪ Their knowledge is very basic.

▪ The farm lacks even basic equipment .

3.) basic salary/pay/pension etc

the amount of money that you are paid before any special payments are added

▪ On top of the basic salary there are numerous other benefits.

4.) [only before noun]

basic rights, needs etc are ones that everyone needs or should have

▪ basic human rights

▪ poor families unable to meet their basic needs