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principle

/ˈprɪn.sɪ.pəl/

Übersetzungen

principlesubstantiv

principles

Pl.

/ˈprɪn.sɪ.pəl/

принцип

The principle of equality is fundamental to our legal system.

Принцип равенства является основополагающим в нашей правовой системе.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

Synonyme

principleverb

principled

Präteritum

principled

Partizip Perfekt

principling

Gerundium

/ˈprɪn.sɪ.pəl/

/ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

Rare/archaic transitive use meaning ‘to imbue with principles’

Definitionen

principlesubstantiv

A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.

The principle of equality is central to the constitution.

A rule or belief governing one's personal behavior.

She refused to lie because it was against her principles.

A general scientific theorem or law that has numerous special applications across a wide field.

The principle of conservation of energy is a key concept in physics.

A fundamental source or basis of something.

The principles of democracy are essential for a free society.

A fundamental chemical or pharmacological constituent that imparts a characteristic property to a substance.

Nicotine is the active principle in tobacco.

principleverb

To instil or ground with moral or foundational principles.

The mentor sought to principle the apprentices in honesty and diligence.