| BASIC |
a beginning computer language. BASIC stands for "beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code." |
| basic |
(often plural) the basic knowledge or skills required to do something. [1/3 definitions] |
| beggar |
a person who begs as a way to meet basic needs such as food and clothing. |
| byte |
a basic unit of information in computers. A byte is usually equal to eight binary digits or bits. |
| chemistry |
the science that studies the form and function of basic elements and their compounds. [1/2 definitions] |
| constitution |
the set of basic laws by which a nation, state, or other organization is governed. [1/3 definitions] |
| culprit |
something that is the basic cause or starting point of something bad. [1/2 definitions] |
| elementary |
having to do with the most basic or simplest parts of something. [1/2 definitions] |
| essential |
an important or basic thing. [1/3 definitions] |
| fundamental |
basic; central; serving as a foundation. [2 definitions] |
| germ |
a basic part of a living organism, such as the inside of a seed or the embryo of an egg, from which other parts grow. [1/2 definitions] |
| gram1 |
the basic unit of weight in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a kilogram or 0.0353 ounce. (abbreviated: g) |
| inflection |
a form of a word other than the most basic form. [1/3 definitions] |
| infrastructure |
all the basic systems that have been created in a country, especially through technology and engineering, that allow it to function well and develop. Roads are a very important part of a country's infrastructure. Without roads, it is difficult for people to travel and to work and to move products from one place to another. |
| kernel |
the most basic part of something; the heart of the matter; core. [1/3 definitions] |
| lever |
a basic tool used to lift or pry things open. A crowbar is one type of lever. [1/2 definitions] |
| liter |
the basic unit of capacity of the metric system, equal to 1.056 liquid quarts or 0.908 dry quarts. (abbreviated: l) |
| makeup |
the basic character of a person. [1/3 definitions] |
| meter1 |
the basic unit of length of the metric system, equal to one hundred centimeters or 3.28 feet. |
| mill1 |
a building where raw materials are changed into basic products such as steel or lumber. [1/5 definitions] |
| nature |
basic character and qualities of a person or thing. [1/3 definitions] |