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1. A statement of fundamental facts or principles
   - rudiments
    
2. Principles from which other truths can be derived
   "let's get down to basics"
   - fundamentals, fundamental principle, basic principle, bedrock

1. (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
   - staple

1. A popular programming language that is relatively easy to learn; an acronym for beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code; no longer in general use

Type of: commodity, fact, good, principle, programing language [US], programming language, trade good

Encyclopedia: BASIC