Definition: (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
Similar words: commodity, trade good, good
Definition: articles of commerce
Synonyms: BASIC
Definition: a popular programming language that is relatively easy to learn; an acronym for beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code; no longer in general use
Similar words: programing language, programming language
Definition: (computer science) a language designed for programming computers
Synonyms: basic
Definition: of or denoting or of the nature of or containing a base
Similar words: alkalic, alkaline
Definition: relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7
Usage: alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone
Synonyms: basic, introductory
Definition: serving as a base or starting point
Usage: a basic course in Russian; basic training for raw recruits; a set of basic tools; an introductory art course
Similar words: first
Definition: preceding all others in time or space or degree
Usage: the first house on the right; the first day of spring; his first political race; her first baby; the first time; the first meetings of the new party; the first phase of his training
Synonyms: basic
Definition: pertaining to or constituting a base or basis
Usage: a basic fact; the basic ingredients; basic changes in public opinion occur because of changes in priorities
Definition: serving as or forming a base
Usage: the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats
Similar words: elemental, elementary, primary
Definition: of or being the essential or basic part
Usage: an elementary need for love and nurturing
Similar words: fundamental, rudimentary, underlying
Definition: being or involving basic facts or principles
Usage: the fundamental laws of the universe; a fundamental incomatibility between them; these rudimentary truths; underlying principles
Similar words: grassroots
Definition: fundamental
Usage: the grassroots factor in making the decision
Similar words: radical
Definition: arising from or going to the root or source
Usage: a radical flaw in the plan
Synonyms: canonic, canonical, basic
Definition: reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality
Usage: a basic story line; a canonical syllable pattern
Similar words: standard
Definition: established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
Usage: a standard reference work; the classical argument between free trade and protectionism