basic Hear it!

Jump To: synonymsSynonyms · examplesUsage Examples · linkLink/Cite
Also found in: medicalAH Medical Dictionary
basic definition

basic (bā′sik)

adjective

  1. of, at, or forming a base; fundamental; essential
  2. constituting a basis or introduction; elementary basic military training
    1. Chem. of, having the nature of, or containing a base; alkaline
    2. designating, of, or resulting from a process of manufacturing steel from high-phosphorus iron, in which the refining agent is a basic slag formed from a basic furnace lining and the addition of lime
  4. Geol. designating or of igneous rocks with 45-52% silica

noun

  1. a basic principle, factor, etc.: usually used in pl.
  2. basic military training

Related Forms:

BASIC definition

BASIC (bā′sik)

noun

a simplified computer language that utilizes common English words and algebra

Etymology: B(eginner's) A(ll-purpose) S(ymbolic) I(nstruction) C(ode)

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Alternate definitions:

medical basic definition - medical

basic Synonyms

basic

modif.

essential, central, primary, elementary; see fundamental 1, necessary 1.


Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus Copyright © 1999 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

basic Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • accounting: It is a very useful compendium, providing an introduction to the basics of accounting and business finance.

Converse of object

  • grasp: It is easy to grasp the basics of badger surveying and one square should only take a day to survey.

Adjective modifier

  • 25k: Offering £ 25k basic, company car, mobile and laptop with a discretionary end of year company related bonus.

Modifies a noun

  • principle: The Players Nigerian Fives players fellow none of the basic principles of European players.

Modifying Another Word

  • fairly: This fairly basic folder was seen on the Concept Cycling Ltd stand near the entrance.
basic usage examples (more)

The word usage examples above have been gathered from various sources to reflect current and historical usage. They do not represent the opinions of YourDictionary.com.

Link to this page:

Cite this page:

MLA Style

"basic." Webster's New World College Dictionary. 2009

  • Your Dictionary. 3 July 2009
  • <www.yourdictionary.com/basic>

APA Style

basic. (2009). In Webster's New World College Dictionary

  • Retrieved July 3rd, 2009, from www.yourdictionary.com/basic

Comments:

Please or Register to post a comment