principle

/ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

nounprin · ci · ple

A principLE is a ruLE—both end with “-le.”

Yes, it's principle. Remember: principLE (a rule) ends in -LE; principAL (a person) ends in -AL.

Definitions

  1. nouna basic truth, rule, or belief that guides actions or explains how something works
  2. nouna moral rule or standard of good behavior
  3. nouna fundamental law or idea in science, math, or another field

Examples

  • “She refused to cheat because it went against her principles.”
  • “The principle of gravity explains why objects fall toward Earth.”
  • “As a principle, our team answers emails within one business day.”

Synonyms

rulebeliefstandardvaluetenet

Antonyms

exception

Translations

ES principioPT princípioFR principe

Common misspellings

princpleprinsipleprincipelprincipleprinciblepricipal

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