Antonyms for basic
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : bey-sik |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈbeɪ sɪk |
Definition of basic
Origin :- 1832, originally in chemistry, from base (n.) + -ic.
- adj elementary, fundamental
- The Metanoia, the re-directing of my thought, was a thorough and basic change.
- Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
- Make as much out of this as you will, but the basic fact is incontestible.
- Extract from : « Blood and Iron » by John Hubert Greusel
- The basic fact of the tale I had in my possession for a good many years.
- Extract from : « Notes on My Books » by Joseph Conrad
- It was contentment, and it stemmed from the basic emotion love.
- Extract from : « Cogito, Ergo Sum » by John Foster West
- The mastery of an art—be it what you like—does but consist in the comprehension of its basic law.
- Extract from : « Dwellers in the Hills » by Melville Davisson Post
- This help was basic to the demographic portion of this study.
- Extract from : « The Fair Play Settlers of the West Branch Valley, 1769-1784 » by George D. Wolf
- "There is a basic problem and it can now be clearly stated," Rebecca said.
- Extract from : « Masters of Space » by Edward Elmer Smith
- This is the basic reason why psychiatrists are in short supply.
- Extract from : « A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis » by Melvin Powers
- The basic premise of the Ids is asceticism and there never was any strength in that idea.
- Extract from : « Cubs of the Wolf » by Raymond F. Jones
- It would also permit the President to raise the basic rate from 20% to 25%.
- Extract from : « The Invisible Government » by Dan Smoot
Synonyms for basic
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