basic

adjective146 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8

A fundamental requirement for survival, such as food, water, or shelter.

A fundamental right or entitlement that all people should have.

A fundamental ability required to do a job or task.

basic principle7.9

A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.

basic concept7.8

A fundamental idea or principle.

Collocations with "basic"

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