Basic and Crux

Basic noun - (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant.

Crux and basic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Crux" instead a noun "Basic".

Nearby Words: base, basis, basically, basics, basicity

Crux noun - The central part or aspect of something under consideration.

Basic and crux are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basic" instead a noun "Crux".