basic in Italian
basic in Italian is basilare, fondamentale, essenziale — basic means forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
basic in Italian
basilare
Necessary, essential for life or some process.
fondamentale
Necessary, essential for life or some process.
essenziale
Necessary, essential for life or some process.
elementare
Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.
basico
Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.
semplice
Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.
basico
(chemistry) Of or pertaining to a base; having a pH greater than 7.
base
A necessary commodity, a staple requirement.
base
An elementary building block, e.g. a fundamental piece of knowledge.
fondamento
An elementary building block, e.g. a fundamental piece of knowledge.
principio
An elementary building block, e.g. a fundamental piece of knowledge.
What does "basic" mean?
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adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
"You need only basic cooking skills to follow this simple recipe."
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adjective In chemistry, having a pH greater than 7; alkaline.
"Soap is slightly basic, which helps it break down grease."
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noun (informal, plural: basics) The essential items or facts needed for something.
"The course teaches the basics of first aid in just one evening."
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basic in a sentence
- You need only basic cooking skills to follow this simple recipe.
- Reading and writing are basic skills taught in primary school.
- Soap is slightly basic, which helps it break down grease.
- Litmus paper turns blue when you dip it in a basic liquid.
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What is "basic" in Italian?
"basic" in Italian is basilare, fondamentale, essenziale. basic means: Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
How do you use "basic" in a sentence?
Example: "You need only basic cooking skills to follow this simple recipe." In Italian, "basic" is basilare, fondamentale, essenziale.
Are there other ways to say "basic" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 9 translations listed for "basic": basilare, fondamentale, essenziale, elementare, basico, semplice.
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