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the basic idea
• The basic idea is that science discovers the truth of how the world works.
a basic principle
• The basic principles underlying all the systems are the same.
basic information
• This leaflet has been designed to provide some basic information.
basic facts
• You should start by giving the basic facts.
basic rules
• Most people nowadays are aware of some of the basic rules of healthy living.
a basic question
• The interviewer will ask you some basic questions about your education and work experience.
a basic concept
• He was unfamiliar with the most basic concepts of chemistry.
basic services
• They lack basic services such as water and electricity.
basic research
• We need basic research into the causes of mental illness.
a basic ingredient of something
• The ability to adapt is a basic ingredient of survival.
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the basic things or information are the ones that are the most necessary, or the ones that you need to know first:
• Visit our website for some basic facts about healthy eating, exercise and weight control. • Water – indeed everything basic to life here must be brought in by truck. • people's basic needs
fundamental
more important than anything else - used especially when you want to emphasize what you are saying:
• The fundamental problem is a lack of resources. • one of the fundamental beliefs of Christianity • These values are fundamental to our society.
essential
used when talking about a particular thing or feature, which something must have in order to continue. Also used when talking about the main point, difference etc:
• Freedom of the press is essential to our democracy. • Change and diversity are essential characteristics of the natural world. • The essential point is this: either we act now, or the whole future of our planet is uncertain. • One of the essential differences between humans and computers is that humans are more likely to make mistakes.
central
very important and having a lot of influence or receiving a lot of attention:
• Indonesia occupies a central role in this market. • Education is central to government policy.
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