1.  basics(n = noun.communication) rudiments - a statement of fundamental facts or principles;
is a kind of fact

2.  basics(n = noun.cognition) basic principle, 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

1.  a statement of fundamental facts or principles. [WordNet 1.5]

2.  principles from which other truths can be derived; as, let's get down to basics. [WordNet 1.5]