I. ˈbā-sik also -zik adjective
Date: 1842
1.
a. : of, relating to, or forming the base or essence : fundamental
basic truths
b. : concerned with fundamental scientific principles : not applied
basic research
2. : constituting or serving as the basis or starting point
a basic set of tools
3.
a. : of, relating to, containing, or having the character of a chemical base
b. : having an alkaline reaction
4. : containing relatively little silica
basic rocks
5. : relating to, made by, used in, or being a process of making steel done in a furnace lined with basic material and under basic slag
• ba·sic·i·ty bā-ˈsi-sə-tē noun
II. noun
Date: 1926
1. : something that is basic : fundamental
get back to basic s
2. : basic training