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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBasic Principle
A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
Basic interest
The fundamental or standard rate of return on capital or loans before any adjustments or bonuses are applied.
Basic science
The study of fundamental scientific principles and theories that serve as the foundation for applied sciences.
Basic service
An essential utility, telecommunication, or public offering provided at a standard level without advanced or premium features.
Basically
In essence; fundamentally.
Basicity
The quality or state of being a base; the degree of basic properties in a chemical substance.
Basify
To make (a substance) basic or alkaline.
Basilisk
A mythical reptile reputed to be a serpent king, who causes death with a single glance.
Basin
A natural or artificial hollow place in the ground, typically filled with water.
Basion
The midpoint of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum, which is the large opening at the base of the skull.
Basional
Relating to or situated at the base or foundation of something.
Basis
The underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process.