Comparative for of, or forming, a fundamental base or basis
“Typing is on the curriculum in several countries, where it is seen as a basic skill.”
Comparative for elementary, simple or merely functional
“We didn't have much money or time and just rented a basic motel room.”
Comparative for offering or constituting the minimum required without elaboration or luxury
“Camcorders range in features from basic to those with more advanced options.”
Comparative for easy to decipher or solve
“I would presume a person of your intellect would find basic puzzles unchallenging and rather boring.”
(chemistry) Comparative for having a pH greater than 7
“A basic solution can have significantly more hydroxide ions than an acidic solution.”
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