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1. 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)
2. 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)
3. principle
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] a basic truth or law or assumption.
Antonyms
Etymology
- principle (English)
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
4. action
noun. ['ˈækʃən'] something done (usually as opposed to something said).
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Etymology
- action (English)
- accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
- action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. action
noun. ['ˈækʃən'] a military engagement.
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Etymology
- action (English)
- accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
- action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. action
noun. ['ˈækʃən'] the state of being active.
Etymology
- action (English)
- accion (Middle English (1100-1500))
- action (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. mass
noun. ['ˈmæs'] the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field.
Etymology
- mass (English)
- masse (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mæsse (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. mass
noun. ['ˈmæs'] (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent.
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Etymology
- mass (English)
- masse (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mæsse (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. mass
noun. ['ˈmæs'] an ill-structured collection of similar things (objects or people).
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Etymology
- mass (English)
- masse (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mæsse (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. Mass
noun. (Roman Catholic Church and Protestant Churches) the celebration of the Eucharist.
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Etymology
- Mass (English)
- masse (Old English (ca. 450-1100))