Definition of basics noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

The meaning of BASIC is of, relating to, or forming the base or essence : fundamental. How to use basic in a sentence.

(Definition of basics from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

The basics of something are its simplest, most important elements, ideas, or principles, in contrast to more complicated or detailed ones.

get/go back to (the) basics : to return to a simpler way of doing something or thinking about something

Often, basics. something that is fundamental or basic; an essential ingredient, principle, procedure, etc.: to learn the basics of music; to get back to basics.

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What's basic is what's essential, at the root or base of things. If you've got a basic understanding of differential equations, you can handle simple problems but might get tripped up by more …

Basic goods and services are very simple ones which every human being needs. You can also refer to people's basic needs for such goods and services. ...shortages of even the most basic …

noun principles from which other truths can be derived “let's get down to basics ” synonyms: basic principle, bedrock, fundamental principle, fundamentals see more see less