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principles

/ˈpɹɪnsɪpl̩z/

Meanings
  • noun

    A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.

    - "The principles of democracy include equality and freedom."
    - "He tried to live by the principles of honesty and integrity."
  • noun

    A set of rules or guidelines for the practice of an art, profession, or other activity.

    - "She learned the principles of painting from her master."
    - "The principles of good writing include clarity, concision, and coherence."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpɹɪnsɪpl̩z/



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Synonyms

tenet
Rhymes
Words rhyming with principles
chimes , crimes , vines , lines
Variants
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Etymology
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From Latin principium 'beginning, origin, first part, ruler, chief', from primus 'first'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'principle' comes from the Latin word principium, which means 'beginning'.

  2. There are seven principles of good design, according to the famous graphic designer Dieter Rams.


Related Concepts
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  1. Values: Principles are often closely related to values, which are the beliefs or ideals that guide our actions and decisions. While principles are more abstract and general, values are more specific and personal.

  2. Rules: Principles can be thought of as the underlying rules that govern a system or a way of thinking. They provide a framework for understanding and interpreting the world around us.


Quotes
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  1. Better, of course, to take a higher road, operate on the "principle" of service and see if things don't turn out better …

    - Richard Ford,{it}Independence Day{/it},1995
  2. Urban guerrilla warfare was futile against a thermonuclear superstate that would stop at nothing to defend the profit "principle".

    - Philip Roth,{it}American Pastoral{/it},1997
  3. Pointlessness was life's "principle", and it spread its sadness.

    - Arthur Miller,{it}Timebends{/it},1987

Culture
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Principles have been a fundamental part of human civilization since ancient times. They have been expressed in various forms, from the Ten Commandments in the Bible to Confucius' Five Basic Principles. In literature, principles have been explored in works such as Plato's Republic and Immanuel Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals.

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  3. mnemonics

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