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basic , BASICDefinition for basic (2 of 2)
BASIC
[ bey-sik ]
/ ˈbeɪ sɪk /
noun Computers.
a widely adopted programming language that uses English words, punctuation marks, and algebraic notation to facilitate communication between the operator or lay user and the computer.
Origin of BASIC
1965–70; B(eginner's)A(ll-purpose)S(ymbolic) I(nstruction)C(ode)
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH BASIC
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British Dictionary definitions for basic (1 of 2)
basic
/ (ˈbeɪsɪk) /
adjective
noun
(usually plural) a fundamental principle, fact, etc
British Dictionary definitions for basic (2 of 2)
BASIC
Basic
/ (ˈbeɪsɪk) /
noun
a computer programming language that uses common English terms
Word Origin for BASIC
C20: acronym of b (eginner's) a (ll-purpose) s (ymbolic) i (nstruction) c (ode)
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Medical definitions for basic
basic
[ bā′sĭk ]
adj.
Of, being, or serving as a starting point or basis.
Producing, resulting from, or relating to a base.
Containing a base, especially in excess of acid.
Containing oxide or hydroxide anions.
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Scientific definitions for basic
BASIC
[ bā′sĭk ]
A simple programming language developed in the 1960s that is widely taught to students as a first programming language.
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