[ˈbeɪsɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- forming an essential foundation or starting point; fundamental
(e.g: certain basic rules must be obeyed)

- having the properties of a base, or containing a base; having a pH above 7
(e.g: these salts yield basic solutions comparable in strength with the mineral alkalis)


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from base + -ic

[ˈbeɪsɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the essential facts or principles of a subject or skill
(e.g: I learnt the basics of programming on a course)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: from base + -ic

[ˈbeɪsɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a simple high-level computer programming language that uses familiar English words, designed for beginners and formerly used widely
(e.g: you could write your own software in the BASIC programming language)


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Origin:
1960s: acronym from Beginners' All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code