basic

definition: of or denoting or of the nature of or containing a base
example:
speech part: adjective
synonyms:
definition: serving as a base or starting point
example: a basic course in Russian
speech part: adjective
synonyms: introductory
definition: pertaining to or constituting a base or basis
example: a basic fact
speech part: adjective
synonyms:
definition: reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality
example: a basic story line
speech part: adjective
synonyms: canonical canonic
definition: (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms: staple

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