principle

noun

prin·ci·ple ˈprin(t)-s(ə-)pəl How to pronounce principle (audio)

-sə-bəl

: a comprehensive and fundamental law, doctrine, or assumption

b(1)

: a rule or code of conduct

(2)

: habitual devotion to right principles

a man of principle

: the laws or facts of nature underlying the working of an artificial device

: a primary source : origin

: an underlying faculty or endowment

such principles of human nature as greed and curiosity

: an ingredient (such as a chemical) that exhibits or imparts a characteristic quality

capitalized Christian Science : a divine principle : god

Example Sentences

Urban guerrilla warfare was futile against a thermonuclear superstate that would stop at nothing to defend the profit principle.

Philip Roth, American Pastoral, 1997 Better, of course, to take a higher road, operate on the principle of service and see if things don't turn out better …

Richard Ford, Independence Day, 1995 Pointlessness was life's principle, and it spread its sadness.

Arthur Miller, Timebends, 1987 His investment strategy is based on the principle that the stock market offers the best returns for long-term investors. the basic principles of hydraulics

Recent Examples on the Web It’s not only an act of protection, but also a resounding principle for both brujas: a foundation rooted in cleansing, grounding, and protection.

Marilyn La Jeunesse, Allure, 19 Sep. 2022 The court’s doctrine is a species of the separation of powers—specifically the nondelegation principle, which bars the legislature from giving lawmaking power to the executive branch.

Bernard S. Sharfman And James R. Copland, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 This is the guiding principle of P.volve, a workout studio and streaming company specializing in what feels like a mash-up of Pilates and tai chi.

Lauren Mechling, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2022 During the hearing Thursday on Kemp's attempt to avoid testifying, his lawyers argued that he is protected from having to testify by the principle of sovereign immunity, which says the state can’t be sued without its consent.

Kate Brumback, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 During the hearing Thursday on Kemp's attempt to avoid testifying, his lawyers argued that he is protected from having to testify by the principle of sovereign immunity, which says the state can't be sued without its consent.

CBS News, 25 Aug. 2022 Mic principle: MEMS Mic frequency range: 50Hz to 10kHz.

Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 The magnitude of this upward pushing buoyancy force is equal to the weight of the water displaced—that's called Archimedes’ principle.

Wired, 31 July 2022 In its conception, the architect had one guiding principle: privacy.

Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022 See More

单词	principle
释义	principle noun prin·ci·ple ˈprin(t)-s(ə-)pəl -sə-bəl 1 a : a comprehensive and fundamental law, doctrine, or assumption b(1) : a rule or code of conduct (2) : habitual devotion to right principles a man of principle c : the laws or facts of nature underlying the working of an artificial device 2 : a primary source : origin 3 a : an underlying faculty or endowment such principles of human nature as greed and curiosity b : an ingredient (such as a chemical) that exhibits or imparts a characteristic quality 4 capitalized Christian Science : a divine principle : god Phrases in principle : with respect to fundamentals prepared to accept the proposition in principle Synonyms ABC(s) alphabet basics elements essentials fundamentals grammar rudiments See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Urban guerrilla warfare was futile against a thermonuclear superstate that would stop at nothing to defend the profit principle. Philip Roth, American Pastoral, 1997 Better, of course, to take a higher road, operate on the principle of service and see if things don't turn out better … Richard Ford, Independence Day, 1995 Pointlessness was life's principle, and it spread its sadness. Arthur Miller, Timebends, 1987 His investment strategy is based on the principle that the stock market offers the best returns for long-term investors. the basic principles of hydraulics Recent Examples on the Web It’s not only an act of protection, but also a resounding principle for both brujas: a foundation rooted in cleansing, grounding, and protection. Marilyn La Jeunesse, Allure, 19 Sep. 2022 The court’s doctrine is a species of the separation of powers—specifically the nondelegation principle, which bars the legislature from giving lawmaking power to the executive branch. Bernard S. Sharfman And James R. Copland, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 This is the guiding principle of P.volve, a workout studio and streaming company specializing in what feels like a mash-up of Pilates and tai chi. Lauren Mechling, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2022 During the hearing Thursday on Kemp's attempt to avoid testifying, his lawyers argued that he is protected from having to testify by the principle of sovereign immunity, which says the state can’t be sued without its consent. Kate Brumback, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 During the hearing Thursday on Kemp's attempt to avoid testifying, his lawyers argued that he is protected from having to testify by the principle of sovereign immunity, which says the state can't be sued without its consent. CBS News, 25 Aug. 2022 Mic principle: MEMS Mic frequency range: 50Hz to 10kHz. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 The magnitude of this upward pushing buoyancy force is equal to the weight of the water displaced—that's called Archimedes’ principle. Wired, 31 July 2022 In its conception, the architect had one guiding principle: privacy. Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Middle French principe, principle, from Old French, from Latin principium beginning, from princip-, princeps initiator — more at prince First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing principle acceleration principle a matter of principle exclusion principle Bernoulli's principle Heisenberg uncertainty principle pleasure principle uncertainty principle strong anthropic principle weak anthropic principle anthropic principle on principle indeterminacy principle Pauli exclusion principle Hardy-Weinberg principle in principle as a matter of principle See More acceleration principle a matter of principle exclusion principle Bernoulli's principle Heisenberg uncertainty principle pleasure principle uncertainty principle strong anthropic principle weak anthropic principle anthropic principle on principle indeterminacy principle Pauli exclusion principle Hardy-Weinberg principle in principle as a matter of principle See More Kids Definition principle noun prin·ci·ple ˈprin-sə-pəl 1 : a general or basic truth on which other truths or theories can be based scientific principles 2 : a rule of conduct based on beliefs of what is right and wrong 3 : a law or fact of nature which makes possible the working of a machine or device the principle of magnetism Medical Definition principle noun prin·ci·ple ˈprin(t)-sə-pəl 1 : a comprehensive and fundamental law, doctrine, or assumption 2 : an ingredient (as a chemical) that exhibits or imparts a characteristic quality the active principle of a drug principle noun as in rule something (such as a belief or value) that helps a person know what is right and wrong and that influences their actions He refused to participate on principle. It is against her principles to steal. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance rule standard law moral tenet theory belief value precept axiom proposition hypothesis doctrine basis norm truism thesis dogma foundation verity gospel inference dictum assertion premise declaration assumption affirmation canon presupposition presumption conclusion deduction if postulate ground supposition hypothetical given premiss avouchment ipse dixit
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