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(satellite adjective) (chemistry) of or denoting or of the nature of or containing a base |
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(satellite adjective) serving as a base or starting point; "a basic course in Russian"; "basic training for raw recruits"; "a set of basic tools"; "an introductory art course" |
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Synonyms: introductory |
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(adjective) pertaining to or constituting a base or basis; "a basic fact"; "the basic ingredients"; "basic changes in public opinion occur because of changes in priorities" |
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Antonyms: incidental |
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(satellite adjective) reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality; "a basic story line"; "a canonical syllable pattern" |
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Synonyms: canonic, canonical |
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(noun) (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant |
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Synonyms: staple |
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Related Words: commodity, goods |
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(noun) a popular programming language that is relatively easy to learn (Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code); no longer in general use |
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Related Words: programing language, programming language |
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(satellite adjective) of primary importance; "basic truths" |
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Synonyms: basal, primary |
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(satellite adjective) of elementary education; "a basal reader"; "children in the beginning reading classes"; "the primary grades" |
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Synonyms: abecedarian, basal, beginning, primary |
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