0 simple and not complicated, so able to provide the base or starting point from which something can develop: --
All the music they like is so basic.
The crisis has led to price rises in basic foodstuffs, such as meat, cheese, and sugar.
It's the most basic model (= it only has the most simple features).
The basic (= most important) problem is that they don't talk to each other enough.
He only has a basic command of English (= he only knows the most important and simple words and expressions).
1 a common language for writing computer programs in that uses instructions that are similar to English --
3 abbreviation for Beginner's all-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code: a simple language for writing computer programs --
The basic facts of the story are starting to emerge though the details are still unclear.
Twice a week the children are tested in basic mathematical skills such as addition and subtraction.
The course gives you basic instruction in car maintenance.
They lack basic foodstuffs, such as bread and milk.