basicnumber
nounUK /ˈbeɪsɪk ˈnʌmbə/
US /ˈbeɪsɪk ˈnʌmbər/
A basic number is a simple number like 1, 2, or 3 that you use to count things.
The teacher asked the children to write a basic number on each card.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A number that forms the starting point for a calculation or system.
In this code, the basic number tells the computer where to begin.
3. A fundamental value used as a building block in math.
Students learn basic numbers before they try adding and subtracting.
4. A core figure in a game or puzzle that other numbers are built from.
Each player picks a basic number before the game starts.