basic
Example Sentences
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More than a decade later, the basic problem of how to price electricity in much of the country remains unaddressed.
These are natural plant chemicals that are not required for basic growth, but often play a role in defense, color, flavor, and health effects in humans.
From Science Daily
Although these molecules share a basic structural framework, their variations give rise to different biological activities and functions.
From Science Daily
But it lacks basic infrastructure, including water, electricity, and quality healthcare.
From Barron's
Has the standard for basic human function been lowered so much that we now publicly commemorate the mundane completion of a job interview?
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
