Basic
Basic adjective - Of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject.
Supporting
Supporting adjective - Serving to give support to the truth or factualness of something.
Basic is an antonym for supporting.
Both words in one sentence
- Main characters, supporting characters, and major recurrers, and their basic relationships with each other.
Source: Universe Bible -
Worst Aid: Instead of cutting the rope while supporting the body and performing basic first aid, such as c-spine stabilization or attempting CPR, the actors on the scene flee from Brad Redding as he strangles to death.
- Also the basic concept behind "defence in depth", where an attacking force is delayed and bled by the delaying forces along with supporting artillery, air power, etc.
Source: Delaying Action
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