Principle

noun
'prɪnsəpəl

Noun

  • a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system

    the principle of the conservation of mass

    the principle of jet propulsion

    Similar:Rule
    Type of:Law
  • (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)

    the principles of internal-combustion engines

    Similar:Rationale
    Type of:Explanation
  • a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

    their principles of composition characterized all their works

    Similar:Rule
    Type of:GeneralisationGeneralizationGenerality
  • a rule or standard especially of good behavior

    a man of principle

    he will not violate his principles

    Type of:Value
  • a basic truth or law or assumption

    the principles of democracy

    Type of:Law
  • rule of personal conduct

    Similar:Precept
    Type of:PrescriptRule

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