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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

  • principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • principium (Latin)

Rhymes with First Principle

  • subprincipal
  • principal

5. first

adjective. ['ˈfɝːst'] indicating the beginning unit in a series.

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  • first (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. first

adverb. ['ˈfɝːst'] before anything else.

Etymology

  • first (Middle English (1100-1500))

7. first

adverb. ['ˈfɝːst'] the initial time.

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Etymology

  • first (Middle English (1100-1500))

8. first

noun. ['ˈfɝːst'] the first or highest in an ordering or series.

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Etymology

  • first (Middle English (1100-1500))

9. first

noun. ['ˈfɝːst'] the first element in a countable series.

Etymology

  • first (Middle English (1100-1500))

10. first

adverb. ['ˈfɝːst'] prominently forward.

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Etymology

  • first (Middle English (1100-1500))