as in rudimentary
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
you'll need a basic knowledge of computers to get any sort of office work
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as in essential
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Recent Examples of basic
New Atlas,
1 July 2026
Isaac Bernal Carbajo, executive chef for Spain's United Nations team in New York, recommends switching from a basic probe to a smart thermometer with remote monitoring.
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Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
From the basic to the more involved, taking steps to start off well does set a foundation for a great season.
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Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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Adjective
Smart scales have moved beyond basic weigh-ins for years now.
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New Atlas,
1 July 2026
Isaac Bernal Carbajo, executive chef for Spain's United Nations team in New York, recommends switching from a basic probe to a smart thermometer with remote monitoring.
—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Noun
But basics don’t have to remain basic.
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Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
From the basic to the more involved, taking steps to start off well does set a foundation for a great season.
—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for basic
Adjective
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The outpost may resemble something of a rudimentary city on the moon.
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The Athletic’s Michael Cox gave a detailed breakdown that walked through the tactical hypotheses, but there might be a more rudimentary explanation for this trend.
Noun
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Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.
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Get all your last-minute essentials delivered to your doorstep with DoorDash.
Adjective
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Police were called to the elementary and middle school, and authorities are now working to identify the deceased individual.
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Biblical texts on the list include a picture-book adaptation of the David and Goliath story for elementary students and passages about Adam and Eve for older students.
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Shrimp and mussels are a must for her seafood paella, though the queen of home cooking has also used lobster in the past.
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While breakfast and lunch are first-come, first-serve, for dinner a reservation is a must.
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Consider starting each rule section with a positive introductory statement.
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The introductory course for PPEL required students to read, on average, just twenty-seven pages a week.
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That means the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, which is the local enforcement agency for these requirements in the region, will be in charge of monitoring whether businesses are following the law.
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Since then, the mussels have spread through California waterways, prompting mandatory boat inspections and decontamination requirements at lakes and reservoirs statewide.
Adjective
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But there are ample more fundamental reasons to add capacity.
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Although relatively few technical details about the Common Combat Vessel have been released, the decision signals a fundamental change in how the Royal Navy intends to build and operate its future surface fleet.
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“Basic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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