Principle - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
he will not violate his principles
the principle of jet propulsion
- (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature) (syn: rationale)
Extra examples
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
We adhere to the principle that everyone should be treated fairly.
Schools try to teach children a set of principles.
He prided himself on his high moral principles (=strong ideas about how it is right or wrong to behave)
He's got no principles at all!
He refused to give me any more money as a matter of principle.
It's against my principles to accept gifts from clients.
He considered himself to be a man of principle.
The general principle is that education should be available to all children up to the age of 16.
Reflexology is based on the principle that specific areas on the feet correspond to different parts of the body.
The project worked on the principle that each person's experience was equally valuable.
He called for a return to first principles (=the most important ideas) of road safety for children.
Similar principles apply in the case of older children (=the principles are the same as others that have been mentioned).
Archimedes' principle
Word forms
singular: principle
plural: principles
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