Basic
Basic adjective - Pertaining to or constituting a base or basis.
Usage example: basic changes in public opinion occur because of changes in priorities
Incident
Incident adjective - (sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence.
Both words in one sentence
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This incident doesn't occur in the story and isn't elaborated upon beyond the very basic one-sentence summary.
Source: Fan Fic / A Growing Affection - Jerk Ass: His basic description of a lot of his behavior (the megaphone incident at the season ticket camp out at Duke is hilariously jerky), yet to many a charming one.
Source: Creator / Tucker Max - Their dislikes may stem from an incident in their life, or, just a basic hatred, fear or phobia of something that will provide a genuine Berserk Button whenever it's mentioned in their presence.
Source: Author Phobia
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