basic
//ˈbeɪsɪk//
Adjective
basicCanonical form
more basicComparative
most basicSuperlative
1
forming an essential foundation or starting point; fundamental
Reading and writing are basic skills.
2
simple and without unnecessary additions; plain or uncomplicated
The hotel room was basic but clean and comfortable.
3
of or relating to a base; having a pH greater than 7
Soap is a basic solution with a pH of about 9.
Noun
basicsPlural
1
the essential facts or principles of a subject
She learned the basics of cooking from her mother.