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Difference basic from fundimental Basic, fundimental, and elimental are interchangeable words, I know, But Id like to when can i use them. For example, Once a teacher demonstrates the _________of drawing, painting, sculpture, and so on What can I put the blank in word? Basic? Fundimental?

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You can use the basics or the fundamentals in this sentence. Basics implies that you are a beginner, and need to know the introductory skills. Fundamentals implies more the deeper principals of the skill, art or science. The elements are the main parts of something. Very similar concepts.
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Difference between basic and fundamental

Basic, fundamental, and elementary are interchangeable words, I know,
But I'd like to know when can I use them. For example,

Once a teacher demonstrates the _________of drawing, painting, sculpture, and so on

What can I put in to the blanked-out word? Basic? Fundamental?

 

The basics of drawing, etc. :  this is what you should say.

The fundamentals of drawing, etc. :  you can say this, but it applies more to a theory than a practice like drawing.

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