47 entries under essential topic. ×

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cause(noun, feature, support, action, start)
7
root(noun, support, action, cause, reason)
7
source(noun, support, action, cause, point)
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reason(noun, feature, support, action, cause)
4
base(noun, support, action, cause, reason)
3
background(noun, support, action, base, beginning)
3
principle(noun, support, action, cause, reason)
2
premise(noun, support, action, cause, reason)
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action(noun, support, base, beginning, source)
1
assumption(noun, support, action, base, suggestion)
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authority(noun, support, action, cause, base)
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axiom(noun, support, action, base, suggestion)
1
backbone(noun, support, action, base, beginning)
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backing(noun, support, action, base, beginning)
1
bedrock(noun, support, action, cause, reason)
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center(noun, support, action, base, beginning)
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chief ingredient(noun, expression, support, action, base)
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core(noun, support, action, base, beginning)
1
crux(noun, support, action, base, beginning)
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essence(noun, support, action, base, beginning)
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