principle

[US]/ˈprɪnsəpl/
[UK]/ˈprɪnsəpl/
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Translation

n. a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior; a moral rule or belief governing one's behavior. The fundamental source or basic element from which something is derived.

Phrases & Collocations

moral principles

basic principles

fundamental principles

ethical principles

guiding principles

working principle

basic principle

design principle

operating principle

guiding principle

operation principle

in principle

of principle

fundamental principle

general principle

on principle

first principle

principle of work

management principle

variational principle

system principle

reaction principle

principle of operation

superposition principle

Example Sentences

the principle of the sextant

the principle of moral rightness

the principle of treatment by similars.

the principle of causality

the principle of self-preservation.

the principle of jet propulsion.

the active principle of Spanish fly.

the first principle of all things

the principle of adaptation to local conditions

the principle of equality and mutual benefit

statement of the principle of the equipartition of energy.

Principle of original horizontality, principle of superposition, principle of lateral continuity, principle of crosscutting relationship and unconformity.

Any principle is preferable to none.

They work on a principle of heat absorption.

principles that are alien to them.

this principle has no application to the present case.

this is one principle, but it is not the only one.

Real-world Examples

Natural selection is the cornerstone principle of evolution.

Source: Learn English with Matthew.

It's my principles. We're talking about my principles.

Source: Friends Season 5

And this principle has to do with the principle of anonymity.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) October 2015 Collection

This principle is called " herd immunity" .

Source: Asap SCIENCE Selection

That's the principle of a department store.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

Yet, most of us avoid these simple principles.

Source: 2018 Best Hits Compilation

'cause I still do have my principles.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

How? There are five principles and seven actions.

Source: How to learn any language in six months? (Video version)

To do otherwise would be against our core principles and our business interests.

Source: CNN 10 Student English December 2018 Collection

There's also the principle of proximity liking.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

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