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principled

/ˈprɪn.sɪ.pəld/

/ˈprɪn.sə.pəld/

principledadjective

more principled

Comp.

most principled

Super.

/ˈprɪn.sɪ.pəld/

/ˈprɪn.sə.pəld/

Translations

принципиальный

He is known for being a principled leader.

Он известен как принципиальный лидер.

Additional translations

принципный

Definitions

Acting in accordance with morality and showing recognition of right and wrong.

She is a principled leader who always puts ethics before profit.

Based on or adhering to a set of rules or beliefs.

His principled stance on environmental issues earned him respect from his peers.

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principledpast participle

/ˈprɪn.sɪ.pəld/

/ˈprɪn.sə.pəld/

Used as a past participle adjective derived from the verb 'principle'.

Definitions

Having had moral or ideological principles instilled; possessing firm principles (used attributively).

Well-principled children often make thoughtful decisions.

Synonyms

principled (same sense)

principlenoun

Definitions

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

principled

Past Simple

principled

Past Simple

principled

Past Participle

principling

Gerund

/ˈprɪn.sɪ.pəl/

/ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

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

Definitions

To instil or ground with moral or foundational principles.

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