Definition of Basic

1. 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.


2. Adjective. Pertaining to or constituting a base or basis. "Basic changes in public opinion occur because of changes in priorities"

3. Noun. (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant.
Exact synonyms: Staple
Generic synonyms: Commodity, Good, Trade Good
Language type: Plural, Plural Form

4. Adjective. Reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality. "A canonical syllable pattern"
Exact synonyms: Canonic, Canonical
Similar to: Standard

5. Adjective. Serving as a base or starting point. "An introductory art course"
Exact synonyms: Introductory
Similar to: First

6. Adjective. Of or denoting or of the nature of or containing a base.
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Similar to: Alkalic, Alkaline

Definition of Basic

1. a. Relating to a base; performing the office of a base in a salt.

Definition of Basic

1. a fundamental [n -S] - See also: fundamental

Medical Definition of Basic

1. 1. Relating to a base; performing the office of a base in a salt. Having the base in excess, or the amount of the base atomically greater than that of the acid, or exceeding in proportion that of the related neutral salt. Apparently alkaline, as certain normal salts which exhibit alkaline reactions with test paper. 2. Said of crystalline rocks which contain a relatively low percentage of silica, as basalt. Basic salt, a salt formed from a base or hydroxide by the partial replacement of its hydrogen by a negative or acid element or radical. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Basic

bashings
bashkiria
bashless
bashlik
bashliks
bashlyk
bashlyks
basho
bashyle
basi-
Basia
basialis
basialveolar
basibregmatic axis
basic (current term)
basic (current term)
basically
basicerite
basicities
basicity
basicity
basicranial
basicranial axis
basicranial flexure
basics
basic amino acid
basic anhydride
basic assumption
basic cognitive process
basic diet

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