word
Basic
BAY-sihk
/ˈbeɪsɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
basic
Dictionary meaning
Of or denoting or of the nature of or containing a base.
Examples
- A basic course in Russian.
- A basic fact.
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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