base component

noun

1. the system of rules in a transformational grammar that specify the deep structure of the language

Example Sentences

"The base component here is that killing an animal for a prize or a trophy is ethically indefensible," Fox said, "and I think a lot more wildlife agencies understand that and they recognize that this is something they have to address."

From US News

Companies such as Johnson Controls are now marketing apps for smart buildings — the base component for smart cities.

From Forbes