Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A basic truth, rule, or law that explains how something works or how someone should behave.
Principle
/'prɪn(t)səpl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He has no principles.
This principle does not change.
Principle 4: Be a good listener.
Etymology:
The word principle originates from the Middle English principle, from Old French principe, from Latin principium meaning a beginning, first part, from princeps meaning first, chief which combines primus meaning first and caput meaning head.
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