FIRST PRINCIPLES Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase first principles. (close relations)
Definition of FIRST PRINCIPLES
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) |