first principles (noun)
31Esotericism — Arcane and Esoteric redirect here. For other uses, see Arcane (disambiguation) and Esoteric (disambiguation). Esotericism or Esoterism signifies the holding of esoteric opinions or beliefs,[1] that is, ideas preserved or understood by a small… …
32fundamentals — plural noun the fundamentals of the job Syn: basics, essentials, rudiments, foundations, basic principles, first principles, preliminaries; crux, crux of the matter, heart of the matter, essence, core, heart, base, bedrock; informal nuts and… …
33rudiment — /ˈrudəmənt/ (say roohduhmuhnt) noun 1. (usually plural) the elements or first principles of a subject: the rudiments of grammar. 2. (usually plural) a mere beginning, first slight appearance, or undeveloped or imperfect form of something. 3.… …
34in|sti|tu|tion — «IHN stuh TOO shuhn, TYOO », noun. 1. a society, club, college, or any organization established for some public or social purpose. A church, school, university, hospital, asylum, or prison is an institution. Abbr: Inst. 2. the building used for… …
35metaphysics — plural noun [usu. treated as sing.] 1》 the branch of philosophy concerned with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being and knowing. 2》 informal abstract theory. Derivatives metaphysician noun Origin C16:… …
36remote — /rəˈmoʊt / (say ruh moht) adjective (remoter, remotest) 1. far apart; far distant in space. 2. out of the way; retired; secluded: a remote village. 3. distant in time: remote antiquity. 4. distant in relationship or connection: a remote ancestor …
37rudimentary — adjective Date: 1839 1. consisting in first principles ; fundamental < had only a rudimentary formal education D. J. Boorstin > 2. of a primitive kind < the equipment of these past empire builders was rudimentary A. J. Toynbee > 3. very… …
38rudiment — [ ru:dɪm(ə)nt] noun 1》 (rudiments) the first principles of a subject. ↘an elementary or primitive form of something. 2》 Biology an undeveloped or immature part or organ. 3》 Music a basic pattern used by drummers, such as the roll, the flam,… …
39basics — plural noun this woodworking class is recommended for those who already know the basics Syn: fundamentals, essentials, rudiments, (first) principles, foundations, preliminaries, groundwork; essence, basis, core; informal nitty gritty, brass tacks …
40essential — 1. adjective 1) it is essential to remove the paint Syn: crucial, necessary, key, vital, indispensable, important, all important, of the essence, critical, imperative, mandatory, compulsory, obligatory; urgent, pressing, paramount …
