English

principle

ˈprɪnsəp(ə)l, ˈprɪn.sə.pəl, ˈpɹɪnsəpəl, ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl
Meaning: a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈprɪn.sə.pəl, ˈpɹɪnsəpəl, ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl

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Example sentences

He is a man of principle.
He is a man of principle.
Democracy is based on the principle of free and fair elections.
Democracy is based on the principle of free and fair elections.
The Monroe Doctrine was a key principle of American foreign policy.
The Monroe Doctrine was a key principle of American foreign policy.
Gandhi's commitment to the principle of nonviolence inspired millions.
Gandhi's commitment to the principle of nonviolence inspired millions.
The Pythagorean theorem is a fundamental principle in geometry.
The Pythagorean theorem is a fundamental principle in geometry.

Usage Notes

Can refer to a moral rule or a basic scientific law.

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