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principles

/ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
prin · ci · ples ˈprɪn · sə · pəlz
English Definition
n. basic beliefs or rules that guide actions
中文释义
原则,原理
Significado en Español
principios
한국어 뜻
원칙들, 원리들
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
các nguyên tắc, các nguyên lý
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Example Sentence

The company follows strict ethical principles.

这家公司遵循严格的道德准则。

Synonyms
rules doctrines standards
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “principles”:

  1. A tenets
  2. B mistakes
  3. C results
  4. D exceptions
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A — tenets. “principles” means n. basic beliefs or rules that guide actions

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She flatly refused to lie, staying true to her strong moral ______.

  1. A principles
  2. B rumors
  3. C jokes
  4. D songs
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A — principles. “principles” means n. basic beliefs or rules that guide actions

Common questions about “principles”

What does “principles” mean?

principles — n. basic beliefs or rules that guide actions. In Chinese: 原则,原理.

How do you pronounce “principles”?

principles is pronounced /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: prin · ci · ples.

How do you use “principles” in a sentence?

The company follows strict ethical principles. (这家公司遵循严格的道德准则。)

What are synonyms for “principles”?

rules, doctrines, standards — all close in meaning to principles (n. basic beliefs or rules that guide actions).

Is “principles” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. principles appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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