Basic idea synonyms | nouns

Synonyms for Basic idea as a Noun

• mainspring

  theme, essence
• basis

  theme, essence
• center

  theme, essence
• core

  theme, essence
• cornerstone

  essence, theme
• criterion
• crux
• gist
• heart
• idea
• kernel
• marrow
• measure
• motive
• nub
• pith
• principle
• root
• source
• spring
• standard
• substance
• linchpin
• essence
• keystone
• theme
• centre
• outlook
• values
• principles
• convictions
• thinking
• beliefs
• doctrine
• ideology
• viewpoint
• tenets
• world view
• attitude to life
• weltanschauung