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2. principle
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.
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Etymology
- principle (English)
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
3. principle
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] a rule or standard especially of good behavior.
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Etymology
- principle (English)
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
4. principle
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] a basic truth or law or assumption.
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Etymology
- principle (English)
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
5. principle
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system.
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Etymology
- principle (English)
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
6. principle
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature).
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Etymology
- principle (English)
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
7. basic
adjective. ['ˈbeɪsɪk'] pertaining to or constituting a base or basis.
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Etymology
- basic (English)
- -ic (English)
- -ique (French)
- base (English)
- bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. basic
adjective. ['ˈbeɪsɪk'] reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible without loss of generality.
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Etymology
- basic (English)
- -ic (English)
- -ique (French)
- base (English)
- bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. basic
adjective. ['ˈbeɪsɪk'] serving as a base or starting point.
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Etymology
- basic (English)
- -ic (English)
- -ique (French)
- base (English)
- bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
10. basic
adjective. ['ˈbeɪsɪk'] of or denoting or of the nature of or containing a base.
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Etymology
- basic (English)
- -ic (English)
- -ique (French)
- base (English)
- bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))