basics — The essential facts or principles of a subject. The fundamental elements that form the foundation of something.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The essential facts or principles of a subject. The fundamental elements that form the foundation of something.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbeɪsɪks/
Korean meaning: 기초, 기본 사항
Korean pronunciation: 베이-식스 (강세: 베이)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cooking secret? She never forgot the basics: salt, pepper, and love.
- Before attempting advanced yoga poses, make sure you've mastered the basics.
- His presentation was so confusing that even the basics were hard to understand.
basics
NOUN//ˈbeɪsɪks//
The essential facts or principles of a subject. The fundamental elements that form the foundation of something.
The essential facts or principles of a subject. The fundamental elements that form the foundation of something.
From timeless classics to modern plastics, master the basics!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'basis' meaning foundation or base, which entered English through Latin. The plural form 'basics' refers to fundamental principles or essential facts.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's cooking secret? She never forgot the basics: salt, pepper, and love.”
“Before attempting advanced yoga poses, make sure you've mastered the basics.”
“His presentation was so confusing that even the basics were hard to understand.”
“When my computer crashed, I realized I should have learned the basics of backing up files.”
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