basic principle(n = noun.cognition) basics, bedrock, fundamental principle, fundamentals - principles from which other truths can be derived; "first you must learn the fundamentals"; "let's get down to basics"
is a kind of principle
has particulars: abc, abc's, abcs, alphabet, first principle, first rudiment, rudiment

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