основной — meaning in English

English meaning

• basic adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
• capital noun The city where a country's or region's government is based.
• cardinal adj Of central or fundamental importance.
• chief noun The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
• essential adj Absolutely necessary; unable to be done without.
• fundamental adj Forming the base or foundation of something; essential.
• key noun A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
• main adj Most important; primary or chief.
• mainstream adj Widely accepted as normal or conventional, rather than niche or fringe.
• pivotal adj Extremely important; central to how something turns out.
• prime adj Of the highest quality or importance; excellent.
• principal adj Most important; main.
• radical adjective Favoring extreme, fundamental change, especially in politics or society.

Senses

основной is used for these senses in English:

• basic Necessary, essential for life or some process.
• basic Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.
• capital (slang, dated) used as an expression of approval, satisfaction, or delight.
• cardinal Of fundamental importance; crucial, pivotal.
• chief Primary; principal.
• essential Being in the basic form; showing its essence.
• fundamental Related to a foundation, base, or basis; serving as a foundation.
• key Indispensable, supremely important.

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.

capital — full definition

1. noun The city where a country's or region's government is based.
2. noun Money or assets used to start or grow a business.
3. noun An uppercase letter.
4. adj Of the greatest importance; chief.
5. adj Punishable by death.

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