principle
🇺🇸
/ˈprɪnsəpl/
🇬🇧
/ˈprɪnsəpl/
noun
B2
A moral rule or strong belief that guides your actions
He lives by strong moral principles that guide his decisions.
B2
A basic law, rule, or idea that something is built on
The legal system follows the principle that all people are equal under the law.
B2
A belief that guides how you act or think
The principle of equal rights for all is important in our society.
B2
A scientific law that explains how something works
The basic principle of this machine is similar to how a windmill works.
translation
A moral rule or strong belief that guides your actions; A basic law, rule, or idea that something is built on; A belief that guides how you act or think; A scientific law that explains how something works
Word Forms
Plural
principles