- 1forming the part of something that is most necessary and from which other things develop basic information/facts/ideas the basic principles of law basic to something Drums are basic to African music.
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- 2of the simplest kind or at the simplest level The campsite provided only basic facilities. My knowledge of French is pretty basic.
- 3[only before noun] necessary and important to all people basic human rights the cost of basic foods
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