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- DictionaryPrin·ci·ple/ˈprinsəp(ə)l/
noun
- 1. a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning: "the basic principles of Christianity"
- 2. a general scientific theorem or law that has numerous special applications across a wide field.
Definitions of principle. noun. a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct. “their principles of composition characterized all their works”. synonyms: rule, tenet. see more. noun. a basic truth or law or assumption. “the principles of democracy”.
PRINCIPLE meaning: 1 : a moral rule or belief that helps you know what is right and wrong and that influences your actions; 2 : a basic truth or theory an idea that forms the basis of something.
[countable] a belief that is accepted as a reason for acting or thinking in a particular way. The welfare of the child is the guiding principle of the family courts. They were accused of violating the principles of democracy. The principle of equality is enshrined in the Constitution.
a basic idea or rule that explains how something happens or works: The organization works on the principle that all members have the same rights. in principle. If you agree with something in principle, you agree with the idea or plan although you do not know the details or you do not know if it will be possible:
3 days ago · A principle is a general belief that you have about the way you should behave, which influences your behaviour. Buck never allowed himself to be bullied into doing anything that went against his principles. ...moral principles. It's not just a matter of principle. ...a man of principle. 2. countable noun [adjective NOUN]
1. A basic truth, law, or assumption: the principles of democracy. 2. a. A rule or standard, especially of good behavior: a man of principle. b. The collectivity of moral or ethical standards or judgments: a decision based on principle rather than expediency. 3. A fixed or predetermined policy or mode of action. 4.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English prin‧ci‧ple /ˈprɪnsəpəl/ S2 W1 AWL noun 1 moral rule [ countable, uncountable] a moral rule or belief about what is right and wrong, that influences how you behave Schools try to teach children a set of principles. He’s got no principles at all!
