basic need
nounUK /ˌbeɪsɪk ˈniːd/
US /ˌbeɪsɪk ˈniːd/
A basic need is something a person must have to live and be healthy, like food, water, and a home.
Food and clean water are basic needs for everyone.
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2. In psychology, a basic need is a fundamental requirement for a person's growth and happiness, such as feeling safe or loved.
Feeling safe is a basic need for young children.
3. In economics, a basic need is a good or service that people cannot live without, such as food or housing.
The charity helps families pay for basic needs like heating.
4. In biology, a basic need is something a living thing requires to stay alive, such as air or sunlight for plants.
Sunlight is a basic need for most plants to grow.