first principles (noun)

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• first principles — noun plural : principles that are basic or self evident * * * ˌfirst ˈprinciples 7 [first principles] noun plural the basic ideas on which a theory, system or method is based • I think we should go back to first principles …   Useful english dictionary

• first principles — noun plural the basic ideas or rules about something …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• first principles — noun The set of basic statements on which a method, theory, or organisation is founded. The rules and regulations dont answer the question. First principles are required …   Wiktionary

• first principles — plural noun the fundamental concepts or assumptions on which a theory, system, or method is based …   English new terms dictionary

• first principles — UK / US noun [plural] the basic ideas or rules about something …   English dictionary

• first — 1. adjective 1) the first chapter Syn: earliest, initial, opening, introductory Ant: last, closing 2) first principles Syn: fundamental, basic, rudimentar …   Thesaurus of popular words

• first — 1. adjective 1) the first chapter Syn: earliest, initial, opening, introductory 2) first principles Syn: fundamental, basic, rudimentary, primary, key, cardinal, central …   Synonyms and antonyms dictionary

• first principle — /fɜst ˈprɪnsəpəl/ (say ferst prinsuhpuhl) noun any law, axiom, or concept which represents the highest degree of generalisation and which depends on fundamental principles …  

• statement of principles — ˌstatement of ˈprinciples noun statements of principles PLURALFORM 1. [countable] a statement by an organization of the moral or political beliefs which the organization s actions will be based on: • The statement of principles of the Federation… …   Financial and business terms

• fundamentals — noun principles from which other truths can be derived (Freq. 2) first you must learn the fundamentals let s get down to basics • Syn: ↑basics, ↑fundamental principle, ↑basic principle, ↑bedrock …   Useful english dictionary

• element — noun 1) an essential element of the game Syn: component, constituent, part, section, portion, piece, segment, bit; aspect, factor, feature, facet, ingredient, strand, detail, point; member, u …   Thesaurus of popular words