CEFR A2

basics

noun

Meaning

The fundamental facts or principles of a subject or theory.

You need to understand the basics of programming before you can build a website.
She is still learning the basics of playing the guitar.

Synonyms: elements, fundamentals, essentials, principles

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪsɪks/

The fundamental facts or principles of a subject or theory.

You need to understand the basics of programming before you can build a website.
She is still learning the basics of playing the guitar.
The course covers the basics of economics for beginners.

basics of (prepositional phrase): The fundamental principles or elements of a subject. — "We learned the basics of photography in that workshop."
learn the basics (collocation): To acquire the fundamental knowledge or skills. — "It's important to learn the basics before moving on to advanced topics."
get back to basics (idiom): To return to the most fundamental or important principles or methods. — "After the project failed, the team decided to get back to basics and re-evaluate their strategy."

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