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basic
ˈbeɪsɪk Listen
Meanings
adjective
  • forming an essential foundation or starting point; fundamental.
    E.g. certain basic rules must be obeyed
  • having the properties of a base, or containing a base; having a pH above 7.
    E.g. these salts yield basic solutions comparable in strength with the mineral alkalis
noun
  • the essential facts or principles of a subject or skill.
    E.g. I learnt the basics of programming on a course
BASIC
ˈbeɪsɪk Listen
Meanings
noun
  • a simple high-level computer programming language that uses familiar English words, designed for beginners and formerly used widely.

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