hard fact

assumption base essential evidence explanation footing fundamental justification premise principle proof reason security support theory

antecedent authority axiom backbone background backing bedrock cause center core crux data dictum essence heart infrastructure keynote keystone law nexus nucleus postulate presumption presupposition root rudiment sanction source substratum theorem warrant

chief ingredient principal element underpinning

auxiliary fact reality trivia

effect end exterior exteriority outside periphery result surface

basics core essence focus fundamentals gist heart kernel meat quintessence reality root soul substance

bottom line brass tacks chief part chief thing cold fact essential details essential part heart of the matter important matter meat and potatoes name of the game nuts and bolts the facts the name of the game

exterior exteriority outside surface