61 entries under basic topic. ×

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innate(adjective, absolute, fundamental, key)
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intrinsic(adjective, important, significant, essential)
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introductory(adjective, simple, straightforward, fundamental)
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key(adjective, important, significant, essential)
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nub(noun, adjective, good, understanding, body)
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original(adjective, simple, important, significant, straightforward)
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plain(simple, straightforward, fundamental, uncomplicated)
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prefatory(simple, straightforward, fundamental, uncomplicated)
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preliminary(simple, straightforward, fundamental, uncomplicated)
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primary(adjective, clear, simple, plain, base)
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primitive(adjective, clear, simple, plain, important)
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primo(adjective, simple, straightforward, fundamental)
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quintessence(noun, substance, condition, heart, soul)
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rudimentary(adjective, simple, important, significant, straightforward)
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simple(adjective, straightforward, fundamental, uncomplicated)
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simplest(simple, straightforward, fundamental, uncomplicated)
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simplex(adjective, simple, straightforward, fundamental)
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simplified(simple, straightforward, fundamental, uncomplicated)
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straightforward(simple, fundamental, uncomplicated)
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substratal(adjective, clear, simple, plain, important)
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