Basics and Reason

Basics

Basics noun - General or basic truths on which other truths or theories can be based.

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Reason and basics are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reason" instead a noun "Basics".

Nearby Words: basic, basically

Reason noun - A statement given to explain a belief or act.

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Basics and reason are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basics" instead a noun "Reason".

The reason that's a variation of this trope is because, despite being optional and acanon, it features an actual character who is referenced several times in the main game, but who only appears in this mode—the instructor Darlavon, who teaches new military recruits all of the basics.

Source: Justified Tutorial
The Sims 4 got even worse treatment, up to Internet Backdraft levels, especially since the original release lacked basics like toddlers or pools, and went even further in the direction of "RPG-ish" "quest-based" gameplay which were part of the reason many Sims 2 fans scorned the third installment.

Source: Contested Sequel
At least part of that was due to the previous teacher treating middle schoolers like a kindergarten class and teaching them the most basic of basics, which drove Riley up the wall (though for this very reason).

Source: Nerds Love Tough Schoolwork

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