principles

prin·ci·ples
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/ˈpɹɪnsəpəlz/[ˈpɹɪnsəpl̩z]/ˈpɹɪnsɪpəlz/[ˈpɹɪnsɪpl̩z]

A form of principle — A fundamental assumption, fundamental law or guiding belief.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of principle
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of principle

Rhymes & wordplay

Sounds the same

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Cite this entry
APA

principles. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/principles

MLA

“principles.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/principles. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “principles,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/principles.

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