Synonyms of basics

Noun


1. basics, rudiments, fact

usage: a statement of fundamental facts or principles

2. fundamentals, basics, fundamental principle, basic principle, bedrock, principle

usage: principles from which other truths can be derived; "first you must learn the fundamentals"; "let's get down to basics"

Noun


1. basics, rudiments, fact

usage: a popular programming language that is relatively easy to learn; an acronym for beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code; no longer in general use

2. fundamentals, basics, fundamental principle, basic principle, bedrock, principle

usage: (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant

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