basics vs basic principle

basics and basic principle both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
basics	Yes	No	No	No
basic principle	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, basics and basic principle are synonyms defined as:

basics and basic principle: principles from which other truths can be derived

Other synonyms of basics include bedrock, fundamental principle, fundamentals.

basics (noun)	basic principle (noun)
principles from which other truths can be derived	principles from which other truths can be derived
a statement of fundamental facts or principles