principle
/ˈprɪnsəpl/
prin · ci · ple
ˈprɪn · sə · pl
English Definition
n. a fundamental truth or proposition serving as the foundation for belief or action
Significado en Español
principio
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nguyên tắc, nguyên lý
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “principle”:
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A
tenet
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B
consequence
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C
detail
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D
exception
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A — tenet.
“principle” means n. a fundamental truth or proposition serving as the foundation for belief or action
Common questions about “principle”
What does “principle” mean?
principle — n. a fundamental truth or proposition serving as the foundation for belief or action. In Chinese: 原则，原理.
How do you pronounce “principle”?
principle is pronounced /ˈprɪnsəpl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: prin · ci · ple.
Is “principle” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. principle appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
