Basic: meaning, definitions and examples

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basic

 

[ หˆbeษชsษชk ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

computer programming

Relating to or denoting a computer programming language designed for beginners, with simple instructions and reduced complexity.

Synonyms

elementary, fundamental, simple

Examples of usage

  • Basic programming languages are often used for educational purposes.
  • She started learning programming with a basic language.
Context #2 | Adjective

essential

Forming an essential foundation or starting point; fundamental.

Synonyms

essential, fundamental, primary

Examples of usage

  • Good communication skills are basic for success in any field.
  • Respect for others is a basic human value.
Context #3 | Noun

informal

A person who has little knowledge or experience in a particular area.

Synonyms

beginner, novice, rookie

Examples of usage

  • He's a basic when it comes to technology.
  • Don't ask him for advice, he's just a basic.

Translations

Translations of the word "basic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bรกsico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‚เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช grundlegend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัะฝะพะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podstawowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŸบๆœฌ็š„ใช (ใใปใ‚“ใฆใใช)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de base

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bรกsico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท temel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋ณธ์ ์ธ (gibonjeog-in)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณุงุณูŠ (asasi)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกkladnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกkladnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŸบๆœฌ็š„ (jฤซbฤ›n de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ osnovni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grunnur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะตะณั–ะทะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒ—แƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™sas

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bรกsico

Etymology

The word 'basic' originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'basicus', which means 'pertaining to base'. Over time, its meaning evolved to represent something fundamental or essential. In modern usage, 'basic' is commonly used in various contexts to describe simplicity, essentiality, or a lack of sophistication.

See also: abase, base, baseball, based, baseless, baselessly, basement, basin, basis, debase, debased, debasement.

Word Frequency Rank

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