Top synonyms for “basic”: canonic, canonical, introductory, staple, alkalic, alkaline, basal, base, and 10 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)(usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
- (noun)a popular programming language that is relatively easy to learn; an acronym for beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code; no longer in general use
- (adjective)of or denoting or of the nature of or containing a base
- (adjective)serving as a base or starting point“a basic course in Russian”
- (adjective)pertaining to or constituting a base or basis“a basic fact”
- (adjective)reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality“a basic story line”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "basic"?
Common synonyms for "basic" include canonic, canonical, introductory, staple, alkalic, alkaline. Our thesaurus lists 18 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "basic"?
Antonyms for "basic" include incidental. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "basic" mean?
(usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
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