- basic⇄adj. 1. forming the basis or base; fundamental.
Ex. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are the basic processes of arithmetic.
(SYN) essential.
2. being a basis or starting point.
Ex. a basic scale of pay. - basic⇄adv. basically.
- Basic⇄Basic (1), noun. Basic English.
- BASIC⇄BASIC orBasic (2), noun.
a computer language made up of a blend of simple English and elementary algebra, used to introduce students to programming. - basic⇄basic, adjective, noun.
- basic⇄noun 1. an essential part; fundamental principle, rule, or other factor.
Ex. the basics of flying.
2. (U.S. Slang.) =basic training.