basics

basics
basics asics n. pl. 1. a statement of fundamental facts or principles.

Syn: ABC, ABC's, ABCs, rudiments. [WordNet 1.5]

2. principles from which other truths can be derived; as, let's get down to basics.

Syn: fundamentals, fundamental principle, basic principle, bedrock. [WordNet 1.5]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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