basics Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a statement of fundamental facts or principles
    rudiments.
  2. noun principles from which other truths can be derived
    fundamentals; fundamental principle; bedrock; basic principle.
    • first you must learn the fundamentals
    • let's get down to basics
  3. noun a popular programming language that is relatively easy to learn; an acronym for beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code; no longer in general use
    BASIC.
  4. noun (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
    staple; basic.

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