Synonyms: rudiment, ABC, ABC's, ABCs, alphabet, first principle, first rudiment
Definition: the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural)
Usage: he mastered only the rudiments of geometry
Similar words: bedrock, basic principle, basics, fundamental principle, fundamentals
Definition: principles from which other truths can be derived
Usage: first you must learn the fundamentals; let's get down to basics
Synonyms: alphabet
Definition: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
Similar words: script
Definition: a particular orthography or writing system
Similar words: character set
Definition: an ordered list of characters that are used together in writing or printing