basic

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈbeɪsɪk/

Adjective

slang

Necessary, essential for life or some process. / Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional. / (chemistry) Of or pertaining to a base; having a pH greater than 7.

Japanese Meaning

生命やプロセスに必要な、不可欠な / 初歩的で単純な、基本的な / 化学において、塩基に関する、pHが7より大きい

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Access to basic nutrition is essential for a child's healthy development.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

子どもの健やかな成長には、必要不可欠な栄養へのアクセスが欠かせません。

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Sense（1）

Necessary, essential for life or some process.

Flour is a basic ingredient of bread.

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Sense（2）

Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.

The Hotel Sparta’s accommodation is very basic.

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Sense（3）

(chemistry) Of or pertaining to a base; having a pH greater than 7.

Sense（4）

(slang) Unremarkable or uninteresting; boring; uncool.

I'm not saying people are jealous of Hathaway because she is so perfect. Yes, she does have it all — husband, healthy career, good looks. But she doesn't do anything in an "awesome" way. She's basic.

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more basic

（ comparative ）

most basic

（ superlative ）

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