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1. principal

adjective. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] most important element.

Etymology

  • principalis (Latin)
  • -alis (Latin)

Rhymes with Principal

  • principle

How do you pronounce principal?

Pronounce principal as ˈprɪnsəpəl.

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How do you spell principal? Is it prinicipal ?

A common misspelling of principal is prinicipal

2. principal

noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • principalis (Latin)
  • -alis (Latin)

4. principal

noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] an actor who plays a principal role.

Etymology

  • principalis (Latin)
  • -alis (Latin)

5. principal

noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] capital as contrasted with the income derived from it.

Etymology

  • principalis (Latin)
  • -alis (Latin)