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Definition basic in British English

basic adjective

adjective
/ˈbeɪsɪk/
1

forming the main or most important part of something, without which it cannot really exist

Example

Rice is the basic ingredient of the dish.

Example

We have the basic framework for an agreement.

Example

Honesty and trust are basic to a good relationship.

Synonyms and related words
basic fundamental natural main basic primary
1.1

basic ideas or skills are the ones you must know or learn in order to understand or do something

Example

Once you've mastered the basic principles of using a computer, you can move on.

Example

basic military training

Synonyms and related words
necessary essential vital
1.2

used for emphasizing that you are talking about the most important part of a situation

Example

The basic question is how long can this go on?

Example

There are two basic choices: make a fuss or do nothing.

Synonyms and related words
main basic primary
2

basic products and services are ones that everyone needs such as food, medicine, and fuel

Example

Basic foods such as soya beans and rice were being flown into the disaster zone.

Example

The state provides only basic health care.

Example

The money they earned did not even cover their most basic needs.

Synonyms and related words
necessary essential vital
2.1

basic feelings are the natural feelings that everyone has

Example

the basic instinct for survival

Synonyms and related words
acutely affective basic
2.2

basic rights are rights that everyone should be allowed to have

Example

Free speech is a basic human right.

Synonyms and related words
human rights equal basic
3

simple and with no special features

Example

basic cooking equipment

Example

The accommodation is rather basic.

Synonyms and related words
BAU identikit normal
3.1

not very advanced, or not very complicated

Example

My French is pretty basic, but I can get by.

Synonyms and related words
straightforward simple make sense
4

with no extra amounts of money included or charged

Example

Sales reps receive a basic salary plus commission.

Synonyms and related words
all in all-in all-inclusive
4.1

the basic rate of tax is the one that most people pay and is less than the rate paid by people who earn a lot of money

Synonyms and related words
1099 after tax allowance
5

thinking that your tastes or possessions are cool and special when in fact they are ordinary

Example

27 signs you're dating a basic bitch

Example

Being basic is liking what it is typical to like.

Definition basic in British English