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principle

/ˈprɪnsəpl/
prin · ci · ple ˈprɪn · sə · pl
English Definition
n. a fundamental truth or proposition serving as the foundation for belief or action
中文释义
原则,原理
Significado en Español
principio
한국어 뜻
원칙, 원리
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nguyên tắc, nguyên lý
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Example Sentence

She lives by strong moral principles.

她坚守着自己坚定的道德原则。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “principle”:

  1. A tenet
  2. B consequence
  3. C detail
  4. D exception
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A — tenet. “principle” means n. a fundamental truth or proposition serving as the foundation for belief or action

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Honesty was the guiding ______ that shaped his entire long life.

  1. A rumor
  2. B machine
  3. C flavor
  4. D principle
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D — principle. “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.

How do you use “principle” in a sentence?

She lives by strong moral principles. (她坚守着自己坚定的道德原则。)

What are synonyms for “principle”?

rule, doctrine, standard — all close in meaning to principle (n. a fundamental truth or proposition serving as the foundation for belief or action).

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.

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