basic
UK: ˈbeɪsɪk | US: ˈbeɪsɪk
adj. forming the foundation or starting point; fundamental
adj. simple and not complicated
adj. (Chemistry) having a pH greater than 7; alkaline
basic = bas<base/foundation> + ic<adjective suffix>
- bas (from Latin basis, meaning "base" or "foundation")
- ic (a suffix forming adjectives, often indicating "relating to" or "having the nature of")
Etymology Origin:
The word basic traces back to the Latin basis, which means "base" or "foundation." It entered English via Old French basique and was later adapted to form the adjective basic in the 19th century. The suffix -ic is derived from Greek -ikos, commonly used to form adjectives. Over time, basic evolved to describe not only foundational concepts but also simplicity and, in chemistry, alkaline properties.
The course covers the basic principles of physics.
She prefers basic clothing without elaborate designs.
Water has a neutral pH, while soap is basic.
The tutorial explains the basic steps to start coding.
His argument was based on basic logic rather than complex theories.