Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Basic”
Simple and essential, with nothing fancy or extra added.
Word Family of Basic
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- She learned the basic rules of chess before playing. A2
- A basic smartphone does calls and texts. B1
- The restaurant serves basic but delicious food. B1
Word Form Patterns for Basic
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: basic → basically.
Origin and Word Formation of Basic
From 'base' — the foundation upon which everything rests.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Basic
Wrong: The basic of math are important.
Correct: The basics of math are important.
When using plural form 'basics', you must use plural verb 'are'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Basic
What are the word forms of “basic”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “basic”?
“basic” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “basic” come from?
From 'base' — the foundation upon which everything rests.