basic

Describes something that is simple, fundamental, or forming the base of something.

ruОписывает что-то простое, основополагающее или образующее основу чего-либо.esDescribe algo simple, fundamental o que forma la base de algo; también lo que es común, ordinario o poco sofisticado en su naturaleza.frQualifie quelque chose de simple, fondamental ou qui constitue la base de quelque chose.deBeschreibt etwas Einfaches, Grundlegendes oder die Basis von etwas Bildendes; oft auch abwertend für etwas sehr Einfaches oder Unzureichendes.ptDescreve algo simples, fundamental ou que serve de base para algo. Pode indicar o nível mais elementar ou essencial de um conjunto.zh描述某事物简单、基本，或是构成某事物的基础。arصفة تصف شيئًا بسيطًا أو جوهريًا أو يشكّل الأساس لغيره، وتُستعمل للدلالة على المستوى الأولي أو الضروري في شيء ما.

1. Simple or fundamental A2 formal

   Forming an essential foundation or starting point; not complex or advanced.

   • She learned the basic rules of grammar.
   • The course covers basic computer skills.
   • We need to understand the basic principles of physics.

   ruБазовыйesBásico o fundamentalfrélémentaire, fondamentaldeGrundlegendptBásicozh基本的arأساسي

   Sinónimos: basalcoreelementaryessentialfundamentalplainprimaryrudimentarysimpleunderlying

   Antónimos: advancedcomplexcomplicatedelaboratesophisticated

2. Plain or unadorned B1 informal

   Having only the simplest features; without extra or luxurious elements.

   • The hotel room was basic but clean.
   • He prefers basic food without fancy sauces.
   • The design is very basic, just black and white.

   ruПростойesSencillo o sin adornosfrSimple ou sans fiorituresdeEinfachptSimpleszh基本的arبسيط

   Sinónimos: austerebarefunctionalmodestno-frillsplainsimplespartanstarkunadornedunostentatious

   Antónimos: elaboratefancyluxuriousornate

3. Unoriginal or predictable B2 slang american

   Used informally to describe something that is stereotypical, unoriginal, or lacking in sophistication.

   • Her outfit is so basic, just jeans and a t-shirt.
   • That joke is basic; I've heard it a hundred times.
   • He's basic for only liking mainstream music.

   ruБанальныйesBásico, poco originalfrbanal, sans originalitédeBanalptBásicozh普通arمبتذل

   Sinónimos: conventionalformulaicgenericmainstreamordinaryplainpredictablestereotypicalunoriginal

   Antónimos: creativeinnovativeoriginalsophisticatedunconventional

• more basic comparative form
• most basic superlative form

A noun referring to the fundamental principles, elements, or simplest aspects of a subject or activity.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее фундаментальные принципы, элементы или простейшие аспекты предмета или деятельности.esSustantivo que designa los principios fundamentales, los elementos básicos o los aspectos más simples de una materia o actividad.frNom désignant les principes fondamentaux, les éléments de base ou les aspects les plus simples d'un sujet ou d'une activité.deSubstantiv, das die grundlegenden Prinzipien, Elemente oder einfachsten Aspekte einer Sache oder Tätigkeit bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa os princípios fundamentais, os elementos essenciais ou os aspectos mais simples de um assunto ou atividade.zh名词，指某一学科或活动的最基本、最简单的原理、要素或方面。arاسم يشير إلى المبادئ أو العناصر الجوهرية والأساسية لأمر أو مجال أو نشاط، أو إلى أبسط مكوناته وأولياته.

1. Fundamental principles B1 formal

   The essential or fundamental facts or principles of a subject.

   • You need to learn the basics of mathematics before advanced calculus.
   • The course covers the basics of programming.
   • She mastered the basics of cooking in just a few weeks.

   ruОсновыesfundamentosfrPrincipes fondamentauxdeGrundlagenptFundamentoszh基础arالأساسيات

   Sinónimos: nuts and bolts

2. Simple or plain things B1 informal

   Things that are simple, plain, or uncomplicated.

   • Let's stick to the basics and not overcomplicate things.
   • The restaurant serves only the basics: burgers, fries, and shakes.
   • He prefers the basics when it comes to fashion.

   ruОсновыesCosas simples o básicasfrChoses simples ou basiquesdeGrundlagenptFundamentoszh基础arالأساسيات

   Antónimos: advancedcomplexcomplicatedsophisticated

• basics plural form
• basics' possessive plural form
• basic's possessive singular form