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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 Basic Principle

  • subprincipal
  • principal

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).

Etymology

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

6. principle

noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] rule of personal conduct.

Etymology

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

7. basic

adjective. ['ˈbeɪsɪk'] pertaining to or constituting a base or basis.

Etymology

  • -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

  • -ic (English)
  • -ique (French)
  • base (English)
  • bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

9. basic

adjective. ['ˈbeɪsɪk'] of or denoting or of the nature of or containing a base.

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Etymology

  • -ic (English)
  • -ique (French)
  • base (English)
  • bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

10. basic

adjective. ['ˈbeɪsɪk'] serving as a base or starting point.

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Etymology

  • -ic (English)
  • -ique (French)
  • base (English)
  • bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))