Synonyms for basics

Grammar : Noun

Spell : bey-sik

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbeɪ sɪk

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Définition of basics

Origin : "rudiments or fundamentals of anything," by 1934, from basic. Also see -ics. Phrase back-to-basics was in use by 1975.

noun fundamentals

Example sentences :

But they either can't, or won't, take the time to learn the basics of the field they want to excel in.
Extract from : « By Proxy » by Gordon Randall Garrett

Production of the basics had become so profuse that poverty in the old sense of the word had become nonsensical.
Extract from : « Mercenary » by Dallas McCord Reynolds

We must keep that edge, and to do so we need to begin renewing the basics--starting with our educational system.
Extract from : « Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 » by Various

All skills begin with the basics of reading and math, which are supposed to be learned in the early grades of our schools.
Extract from : « Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 » by Various

This nation will not go back to the days of simply shuffling children along from grade to grade without them learning the basics.
Extract from : « Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 » by Various

It is hovering on the borders of a region containing this planet we are to land on—a region operating on other basics.
Extract from : « Unthinkable » by Roger Phillips Graham

In some way both sets of basics operate in either conflict or compromise.
Extract from : « Unthinkable » by Roger Phillips Graham

This Nation will not go back to the days of simply shuffling children along from grade to grade without them learning the basics.
Extract from : « State of the Union Addresses of George W. Bush » by George W. Bush

That was one of the basics they had lost, years ago—their belief that life would arise on any planet capable of supporting it.
Extract from : « An Empty Bottle » by Mari Wolf

He sketched quickly on the layout pad, first in greys, then filling in with the three basics.
Extract from : « The Animated Pinup » by Lewis Parker

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