Pagrindai

Pagrindai is a Lithuanian word meaning foundations or bases. It is the plural form of pagrindas and refers to the essential elements that support a system, theory, object, or activity. The term is used to denote underlying structures, core components, or fundamental principles in various contexts, from everyday language to specialized disciplines.

In education, pagarindai describe foundational knowledge and skills that form the basis for more advanced study. They are typically taught early in curricula and serve as scaffolding for later topics and competencies.

In science and mathematics, pagrindai refer to fundamental concepts, axioms, or assumptions that underlie a field. Expressions such as the foundations of mathematics or the fundamental principles of physics are common ways to use the term.

In construction and architecture, pagrindai can be taken literally to mean the building’s foundations—the lower, load‑bearing elements that transfer weight to the ground. The term emphasizes stability and the base on which structures are built.

In rhetoric or project planning, pagrindai can denote the essential principles or core elements of an argument, plan, or strategy. The plural form often highlights multiple base components rather than a single element.

Synonyms and related terms include pagrindas (singular), fundamentas, and bazė. Phrases such as pagrindiniai principai (fundamental principles) or pagrindinių žinių rinkinys (set of foundational knowledge) are commonly used to express related ideas.