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FIRST PRINCIPLES Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the phrase first principles. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase first principles. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for FIRST PRINCIPLES

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rudiments
nounn
noun

• a statement of fundamental facts or principles

• the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural)

basics
nounn
noun

• a statement of fundamental facts or principles

• principles from which other truths can be derived

fundamentals
nounn
noun

• principles from which other truths can be derived

groundwork
nounn
noun

• the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

• lowest support of a structure

• preliminary preparation as a basis or foundation

essentials
nounn
adjective

• basic and fundamental

• being or relating to or containing the essence of a plant etc

• defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established

noun

• anything indispensable

adjective satellite

• absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

• of the greatest importance

alphabet
nounn
noun

• a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

• the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural)

Best Hypernyms For FIRST PRINCIPLES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for first principles, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
basics bedrock fundamentals
Phrases (2)
basic principlefundamental principle
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