basicproblem
nounUK /ˈbeɪsɪk ˈprɒbləm/
US /ˈbeɪsɪk ˈprɑːbləm/
A basic problem is a simple trouble that is easy to understand.
The broken wheel was a basic problem we could fix right away.
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2. The first or most important difficulty in a situation.
The basic problem with the plan is that it costs too much.
3. A trouble that comes before others and must be solved first.
Before we paint the house, we must fix the basic problem of the leaky roof.
4. A simple question in math or schoolwork.
The teacher gave us a basic problem to warm up our brains.