principle


principle - noun

  • a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
  • a rule or standard especially of good behavior
  • a basic truth or law or assumption
  • a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
  • rule of personal conduct
  • (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)

    • principle - thesaurus

    precept   rationale   rule  

    Scrabble score for principle

    p is 3 r is 1 i is 1 n is 1 c is 3 i is 1 p is 3 l is 1 e is 1
    Scrabble score = 15

    Please note that scrabble only allows seven tiles to be placed at once.

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