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principle

UK
/ˈprɪn.sɪ.pəl/
US
/ˈprɪn.sɪ.pəl/

Translations

principlenoun
principles
pl
UK
/ˈprɪn.sɪ.pəl/
US
/ˈprɪn.sɪ.pəl/
The principle of equality is fundamental to our legal system.
Принцип равенства является основополагающим в нашей правовой системе.
Additional translations
закон
правило
основа
Synonyms
rule
law
doctrine
tenet
theory
standard
guideline
precept
axiom
maxim
principleverb
principled
Past Simple
principled
Past Participle
principling
Gerund
UK
/ˈprɪn.sɪ.pəl/
US
/ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/
Rare/archaic transitive use meaning ‘to imbue with principles’

Definitions

principlenoun
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.
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