Basic research

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Basic research is the research on fundamental scientific breakthrough that may offer commercial applications only in the distant future.

Definition

According to Principles of Economics by Timothy Taylor (3rd edition),

Basic research. Research on fundamental scientific breakthrough that may offer commercial applications only in the distant future.