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principle

Pronunciation: [/ˈpɹɪn.sɪ.pəl/]

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Learn how to use principle in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “moral code”

(noun) a fundamental belief or rule that guides someone's behavior or decisions. It's like a moral rule that helps you make choices.

Example

Honesty is a principle that she always follows.

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He ignored the principles of fairness and cheated during the game.

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What principles do you think are important to live by?

Context: “scientific rule”

(noun) a fundamental truth or law that explains a natural phenomenon. It's like a rule that explains why things happen in science.

Example

The principle of gravity explains why objects fall towards the Earth.

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He didn't understand the principles of physics and struggled with the assignment.

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Can you explain the principle behind how a magnet works?

Context: “fundamental belief”

(noun) a basic belief or idea that forms the basis of something. It's like a foundation that everything else is built upon.

Example

Equality is a principle that our society strives to uphold.

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The company's actions went against the principles of environmental conservation.

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How important are principles in shaping your decisions?

How to pronounce principle

Pronunciation: [/ˈpɹɪn.sɪ.pəl/]

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