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basic

Definition

  • noun: a simple language used for programming computers
  • noun: a simplified high-level language for programming a computer
  • noun: the simplest and most important parts of something (such as a subject of study)
  • adjective: of, relating to, or forming the base or essence
  • synonyms: fundamental, bare-bones, standard

Examples

  • The organization fights for 'basic' human rights [=the rights that all people should have] throughout the world.

  • The restaurant is 'getting back to basics' in terms of food, using fresh ingredients to make simple, good food.

  • These ingredients are a 'basic' part of Thai cooking. = These ingredients are 'basic to' Thai cooking.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I would have told you. Vampire wouldn't tell. Cyborg wouldn't know. Shut up. Okay, if it's not any of those, I guess, um, we're looking at your basic... ...spirit guide transformation magic. That's kind of a biggie, actually. That is here. When the hero... - I guess that's... I guess, you. (..)
    2009 17 Again