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Word: Basic
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from base+ -ic
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbeɪsɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
forming an essential foundation or starting point; fundamental
Short Definition:fundamental
Examples:- certain basic rules must be obeyed
- the laying down of arms is basic to the agreement
Definition:
having the properties of a base, or containing a base; having a pH above 7
Short Definition:having pH above 7
Examples:- these salts yield basic solutions comparable in strength with the mineral alkalis
Word: Basic
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbeɪsɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the essential facts or principles of a subject or skill
Short Definition:essential principles
Examples:- I learnt the basics of programming on a course
- teachers are going back to basics to encourage pupils to learn English
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