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principal

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/
Meanings
  • noun

    A person who holds a position of authority or power in an organization or school.

    - "The principal is responsible for managing the school."
    - "The principal made the final decision on the matter."
  • noun

    The main or most important element or aspect of something.

    - "The principal ingredient in the recipe is flour."
    - "The principal cause of the problem is a lack of communication."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/



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  2. /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/



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Synonyms

dean , client , diapason , proprietor , ringleader , headmaster , headmistress , headteacher , chief , main , primary
Rhymes
Words rhyming with principal
chancellor , major , ranger
Homophones
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  1. principle () : A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the basis for a system or theory.

Variants
List of all variants of principal that leads to same result
principal , principally , principales , principals , principalship , principalships , principal diagonal , principal diagonals , principal parts , co-principal , co-principals , coprincipal , coprincipals
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'principalis' meaning 'first in rank'.

Trivia
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  1. The longest-serving principal in US history was John Francis Smith, who served at the M Street High School in Washington D.C. for 43 years from 1870 to 1913.

  2. The principal of a school is often referred to as the 'head of the institution'.

  3. In some countries, the principal is called the 'headmaster' or 'headmistress'.

  4. The term 'principal' is also used in mathematics to denote the main term in an equation.

Related Concepts
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  1. headmaster: Another term for a male school principal.

  2. headmistress: Another term for a female school principal.

Quotes
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  1. If any suspect that Griswold was exaggerating, they should reflect on the fact that the "principal" Supreme Court case justifying the invocation of the national security privilege was based on a governmental lie.

    - Garry Wills,{it}New York Review of Books{/it},12 Feb. 2009

  2. Following the agreement, the four "principal" tobacco companies—Philip Morris, R. J. Reynolds, Brown & Williamson, and Lorillard—raised their prices more than 45 cents per pack. The costs of the settlement, as predicted, were passed on to consumers.

    - Allan M. Brandt,{it}The Cigarette Century{/it},2007

  3. Their "principal" industry was the manufacture, in a long, low, mostly-wooden, two-story factory, of cold cream.

    - Frederick Busch,{it}Too Late American Boyhood Blues{/it},1984
Culture
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In literature, the principal is often portrayed as a wise and fair leader, who ensures the smooth running of the institution and looks after the well-being of the students. In art, there are several paintings depicting school principals in various poses, symbolizing authority and discipline.

How to Memorize "principal"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person wearing a cap and gown, standing in front of a school assembly, addressing the students.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'principal' with the idea of leadership and authority.
    - Think of a school principal when you see or hear the word.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'P-R-I-N-C-I-P-A-L' to remember the meaning: 'Person Responsible In Charge Of All'.

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