fundamentals

US /ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.t̬əlz/

UK /ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.t̬əlz/

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Grundlagen

a central or primary rule or principle on which something is based.

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two courses cover the fundamentals of microbiology

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basics essentials rudiments foundations first principles preliminaries crux essence core nucleus heart base bedrock groundwork sine qua non nuts and bolts nitty-gritty ABC

2.

Grundlagen

a fundamental note, tone, or frequency.

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fundamental fundamentally