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- US Pronunciation
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- [bey-sik]
- /ˈbeɪ sɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bey-sik]
- /ˈbeɪ sɪk/
Definitions of nonbasic word
- adjective nonbasic of, relating to, or forming a base; fundamental: a basic principle; the basic ingredient. 1
- adjective nonbasic Chemistry. pertaining to, of the nature of, or containing a base. not having all of the hydroxyls of the base replaced by the acid group, or having the metal or its equivalent united partly to the acid group and partly to oxygen. alkaline. 1
- adjective nonbasic Metallurgy. noting, pertaining to, or made by a steelmaking process (basic process) in which the furnace or converter is lined with a basic or nonsiliceous material, mainly burned magnesite and a small amount of ground basic slag, to remove impurities from the steel. Compare acid (def 9). 1
- adjective nonbasic Geology. (of a rock) having relatively little silica. 1
- adjective nonbasic Military. primary: basic training. of lowest rank: airman basic. 1
- adjective nonbasic Slang. (especially of a female) characterized by predictable or unoriginal style, interests, or behavior: those basic girls who follow trends. (of things) boringly predictable or unoriginal: His lyrics are just so basic. 1
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Origin of nonbasic
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; base1 + -ic
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Parts of speech for Nonbasic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nonbasic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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