Definition of Basics

1. Noun. A statement of fundamental facts or principles.

Exact synonyms: Rudiments
Generic synonyms: Fact

2. Noun. Principles from which other truths can be derived. "Let's get down to basics"

Definition of Basics

1. Noun. (plural of basic) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Basics

1. basic [n] - See also: basic

Lexicographical Neighbors of Basics

basic slag
basic stain
basic training
basically
basicerite
basicerites
basicities
basicity
basicly
basiconic
basicrania
basicranial
basicranial axis
basicranial flexure
basicranium
basics (current term)
basidia
basidial
basidiocarp
basidiocarps
basidiole
basidioles
basidiolichen
basidioma
basidiomata
basidiome
basidiomes
basidiomycetes

Literary usage of Basics

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Adventure Guide to the Inside Passage and Coastal Alaska by Lynn Readicker-Henderson (2002)
"basics Traveler's Information Alaska has one of the best-developed tourist ... These addresses are listed in the basics section of each city in this book. ..."

2. Practical Ideas for Teaching Writing As a Process by Carol B. Olson (1996)
"Some basics That Really Do Lead to Correctness By Irene Thomas Educational Consultant, IOTA, Inc. When many English teachers hear the word basics, ..."

3. Adventure Guide Inside Passage & Coastal Alaska by Ed Readicker-Henderson (2006)
"These addresses are listed in the basics section of each city in this book. ... We list websites in the basics section for each town. ..."

4. Adventure Guide to the Alaska Highway by Ed Readicker-Henderson (2006)
"basics Skagway and Haines are the only places where you can switch from the Alaskan road highway to the Alaska Marine Highway for trips south. ..."

5. American Standards of Living, 1918-1988 by Clair Brown (1994)
"basics, Variety, and Status The tools for analysis used in this volume include a ... The basics component includes expenditures made to meet fundamental ..."

6. Adult Literacy And New Technologies: Tools For A Lifetime by Office of Technology Assessment (1994)
"... and other artifacts ... that make up the work setting.13 Beyond the basics: Changing Views of Essential Skills Changes occurring in society today, ..."

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