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basic principle

NOUN

fundamentals

Synonyms

STRONG

basics basis foundation

NOUN

basics

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STRONG

ABC's elements essentials foundation nitty-gritty principles rudiments

WEAK

bare bones brass tacks first steps nuts and bolts the three R's

NOUN

central idea

Synonyms

STRONGEST

basic idea basic thought central principle central thought main idea main point

STRONG

core crux essence gist heart keynote pith point substance

WEAK

basis

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Evolutionary biology explains this contrast through a basic principle: energy is limited, and species must divide it between reproduction and maintaining their bodies.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026

The basic principle is easy: Rank your favorite candidates, in order.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2025

The basic principle isn’t rocket science: Everything is easier when it’s on a schedule.

From Slate • May 5, 2025

Kari Morrissey and the other defendants violated that basic principle, over and over, and trampled on Alec Baldwin's rights.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2025

But the basic principle is still the same.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

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