peruselintarvike — meaning in English

English meaning

• basic adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
• staple noun A basic food or item that is used regularly and is essential to daily life.

Senses

peruselintarvike is used for these senses in English:

• basic A necessary commodity, a staple requirement.
• staple A basic or essential supply.

basic — full definition

1. adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
2. adjective In chemistry, having a pH greater than 7; alkaline.
3. noun (informal, plural: basics) The essential items or facts needed for something.

staple — full definition

1. noun A basic food or item that is used regularly and is essential to daily life.
2. noun A small U-shaped piece of wire pressed through paper (or into wood or a wall) to hold things together.
3. noun Something that appears regularly or is expected as a standard part of something.
4. verb To fasten something with a staple.
5. adj Main or principal; regularly used or produced.

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