noun (n)

• a statement of fundamental facts or principles

  pernyataan fakta atau prinsip mendasar

  Synonym:
  rudiments
  

  source: wordnet30
• principles from which other truths can be derived

  prinsip yang lain boleh mendapatkan kebenaran

  Example:
  Let's get down to basics.
  

  Synonym:
  basic principle, bedrock, fundamental principle, fundamentals
  

  source: wordnet30