"basical" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more basical [comparative], most basical [superlative]
Etymology: Back-formation from basically. Equivalent to basic + -al. Etymology templates: {{bf|en|basically}} Back-formation from basically, {{suf|en|basic|al}} basic + -al Head templates: {{en-adj}} basical (comparative more basical, superlative most basical)
  1. (non-native speakers' English) Basic.

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