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/pʁɛ̃.sip/
Translation
principle; rule
Word origin
From Latin principium ('a beginning, a foundation'), from princeps ('first, chief'). English 'principle' and 'prince' come from the same word.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- principium
- English cognates
- principle, prince
Grammar
Examples
C' .
It is a matter of principle.
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The rules of this game are very simple.
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He refuses on principle to speak to the press.
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She stands by her principles even when it costs her.
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In theory, the shop opens at nine o'clock.
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