basicunit
nounUK /ˈbeɪsɪk ˈjuːnɪt/
US /ˈbeɪsɪk ˈjuːnɪt/
A basic unit is the smallest simple part that makes up something bigger.
A single brick is a basic unit of a brick wall.
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2. The simplest standard measure used in a system, such as a meter or a gram.
The meter is a basic unit of length in the metric system.
3. The smallest living or functional part of an organism or organization.
The cell is the basic unit of life.
4. A single item used as the starting point for counting or building.
The basic unit of our game is one small square on the board.