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basicsThe 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.

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The essential facts or principles of a subject. The fundamental elements that form the foundation of something.

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From timeless classics to modern plastics, master the basics!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbeɪsɪks/

🌳Etymology

Rootbase
Suffix--ics

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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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

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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.

😄 Fun example

When my computer crashed, I realized I should have learned the basics of backing up files.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

fundamentalsessentialsrudimentsfoundationselements

Antonyms

advancedcomplex