Basic and Original

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Basic

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

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Original is a synonym for basic in surface topic. In some cases you can use "Original" instead the word "Basic" as an adjective or a noun.

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

Original

Original adjective - Coming before all others in time or order.

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Basic is a synonym for original in surface topic. Sometimes you can use "Basic" instead the word "Original" as an adjective or a noun, if it concerns topics such as fundamental.

Nearby Words: origin, originality, origination, originator, originally

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Alternate Universe: The basic premise of the game, though this time around all three factions eventually become aware that this isn't the original timeline.

Source: Video Game / Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3
Includes explicit mention of an episode of the original Outer Limits with a similar basic plot.

Source: Comic Book / Watchmen
Something Completely Different: Reign of Cthulhu completely drops the original theme, and instead applies the same basic game mechanics to the Cthulhu Mythos.

Source: Tabletop Game / Pandemic

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