Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bare-bones

adjective
/ˈbɛr boʊnz/
Definition
The most basic or minimal version of something, stripped down to its essential elements.
Examples
  • The presentation was bare-bones, focusing only on the key points without any graphics.
  • They provided a bare-bones budget that only covered essential expenses.
  • In its bare-bones form, the application can run on any basic operating system.
Meaning
Used to describe something that is simple and lacks any unnecessary features or embellishments.
Synonyms
  • basic
  • minimal
  • simple
  • fundamental