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:RuleType 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:RationaleType of:Explanationa 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:RuleType of:GeneralisationGeneralizationGeneralitya rule or standard especially of good behavior
“a man of principle”
“he will not violate his principles”
Type of:Valuea basic truth or law or assumption
“the principles of democracy”
Type of:Lawrule of personal conduct
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