Basic and Formal

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Basic adjective - Of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject.

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Formal and basic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Formal" instead an adjective "Basic".

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

Formal adjective - Following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules.

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Basic and formal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basic" instead an adjective "Formal".

Book Dumb: Chris isn't a complete idiot, and he does have a kind of lowbrow wit and basic ability to appreciate natural beauty as revealed in his conversations with Sandy, but he clearly doesn't have a ton of formal education and often finds his baser instincts clouding his judgment.

Source: Film / Roxanne
While Baker never had any formal military training, he had spent the last 10+ years as a soldier so should have learned basic military tactics.

Source: We Have Reserves
The tradition likely arose from the basic etiquette of carrying neither shields nor heavy two-handed weapons on formal occasions.

Source: Literature / Xenos

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