first principles (noun)
1first principles — noun plural : principles that are basic or self evident * * * ˌfirst ˈprinciples 7 [first principles] noun plural the basic ideas on which a theory, system or method is based • I think we should go back to first principles …
2first principles — noun plural the basic ideas or rules about something …
3first principles — noun The set of basic statements on which a method, theory, or organisation is founded. The rules and regulations dont answer the question. First principles are required …
4first principles — plural noun the fundamental concepts or assumptions on which a theory, system, or method is based …
5first principles — UK / US noun [plural] the basic ideas or rules about something …
6first — 1. adjective 1) the first chapter Syn: earliest, initial, opening, introductory Ant: last, closing 2) first principles Syn: fundamental, basic, rudimentar …
7first — 1. adjective 1) the first chapter Syn: earliest, initial, opening, introductory 2) first principles Syn: fundamental, basic, rudimentary, primary, key, cardinal, central …
8first principle — /fɜst ˈprɪnsəpəl/ (say ferst prinsuhpuhl) noun any law, axiom, or concept which represents the highest degree of generalisation and which depends on fundamental principles …
9statement of principles — ˌstatement of ˈprinciples noun statements of principles PLURALFORM 1. [countable] a statement by an organization of the moral or political beliefs which the organization s actions will be based on: • The statement of principles of the Federation… …
10fundamentals — noun principles from which other truths can be derived (Freq. 2) first you must learn the fundamentals let s get down to basics • Syn: ↑basics, ↑fundamental principle, ↑basic principle, ↑bedrock …