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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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- 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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- principle (English)
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
3. principle
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] a basic truth or law or assumption.
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- principle (English)
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
4. principle
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system.
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- principle (English)
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
5. 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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- principle (English)
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
6. pleasure
noun. ['ˈplɛʒɝ'] a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience.
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7. pleasure
noun. ['ˈplɛʒɝ'] something or someone that provides a source of happiness.
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9. pain
noun. ['ˈpeɪn'] emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid.