bare bones
bare bones · bare boneses
The essential elements of somethingThe essential elements of something; the minimum viable set of elements; especially when they are described without going into detail.
Meaning
1 senses(plural, plural only)The essential elements of something; the minimum viable set of elements; especially when they are described without going into detail.
He had only been taught the bare bones of the system, but carried on regardless.
More definitions
- (plural) the most basic facts or elements
Origin
By metaphor with the skeleton versus the whole body including the flesh.By metaphor with the skeleton versus the whole body including the flesh.
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Forms
plural: bare boneses| Singular | bare bones |
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