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basic principle

NOUN

fundamentals

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STRONG

basics basis foundation

NOUN

basics

Synonyms

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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This is a basic principle: If AI lowers the cost of routine work, it raises the value of everything else.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The Student Group Claim argues this basic principle of consumer law overrides any clauses in university contracts which seek to absolve the institution from responsibility for disruption.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

The basic principle is that, with time, ChatGPT is going to start handing out sponsored brand recommendations in its feedback—while Claude will never do such a thing.

From Slate • Feb. 8, 2026

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

“Doug Swieteck,” Mr. Ferris said, “do you know the basic principle of physical science?”

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt

basic principle

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