B2 adjective محايد

principal

/ˈprɪnsəpl/

Refers to something that is the most important, main, or primary in rank, importance, or value. It is frequently used to identify the chief factor, reason, or person in a specific situation.

أمثلة

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1

The principal reason for my visit is to discuss the new project.

The main reason for my visit is to discuss the new project.

2

The principal investigator is responsible for the integrity of the research data.

The lead researcher is responsible for the integrity of the research data.

3

My principal gripe with this phone is that the battery dies too quickly.

My main complaint about this phone is that the battery dies too quickly.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
principal
ظرف
principally
صفة
principal
مرتبط
principality
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'principal' of a school; they are your 'pal' (the last three letters) and they are the 'main' person in charge.

اختبار سريع

The ______ reason for the delay was a sudden mechanical failure in the engine.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: principal

أمثلة

1

The principal reason for my visit is to discuss the new project.

everyday

The main reason for my visit is to discuss the new project.

2

The principal investigator is responsible for the integrity of the research data.

formal

The lead researcher is responsible for the integrity of the research data.

3

My principal gripe with this phone is that the battery dies too quickly.

informal

My main complaint about this phone is that the battery dies too quickly.

4

Deforestation is the principal cause of habitat loss in this region.

academic

Deforestation is the primary cause of habitat loss in this region.

5

Our principal objective this quarter is to increase our market share by five percent.

business

Our main goal this quarter is to increase our market share by five percent.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
principal
ظرف
principally
صفة
principal
مرتبط
principality

تلازمات شائعة

principal cause the main reason something happens
principal character the protagonist or main person in a story
principal source the main origin of information or supply
principal concern the most important worry or interest
principal ingredient the main component of a mixture or recipe

العبارات الشائعة

principal sum

the original amount of money lent or invested, excluding interest

principal actor

the person taking the leading role in a play or event

principal dancer

the highest-ranking dancer in a ballet company

يُخلط عادةً مع

principal vs principle

A 'principle' is a fundamental truth, law, or moral belief, whereas 'principal' as an adjective means 'main'.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

When used as an adjective, 'principal' always comes before a noun to indicate importance. It can also function as a noun to mean the head of a school or the main amount of a loan.

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أخطاء شائعة

The most frequent error is spelling it as 'principle' when trying to describe something as 'main' or 'most important'.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'principal' of a school; they are your 'pal' (the last three letters) and they are the 'main' person in charge.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin 'principalis', meaning 'first' or 'original', from 'princeps' (first, chief).

أنماط نحوية

Used attributively (before the noun) Non-gradable (something is usually either the principal one or it isn't) Can be used as a noun (countable)
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السياق الثقافي

In the US, UK, and Australia, 'Principal' is the standard title for the head of an elementary or high school.

اختبار سريع

The ______ reason for the delay was a sudden mechanical failure in the engine.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: principal

كلمات ذات صلة

exarchness

C1

The state or quality of being an exarch, specifically referring to the authoritative status or regional jurisdiction of a deputy ruler or high-ranking ecclesiastical official. It describes the inherent power and dignity associated with governing a province or diocese on behalf of a higher sovereign.

perihumer

C1

A technical term referring to the anatomical region or specific tissue structures immediately surrounding the humerus bone in the upper arm. It is primarily used in orthopedic medicine and physical therapy to describe areas of concern during surgery, injury assessment, or prosthetic fitting.

microfluship

C1

A precise, automated release of a minimal amount of fluid or data used to clear a micro-system or reset high-sensitivity sensors. It is typically employed in microfluidic engineering and advanced computing to prevent sediment buildup or signal noise.

antiponness

C1

The quality or state of being opposed to or averse to hard labor, toil, or physical exertion. It describes a deep-seated resistance to performing arduous tasks, often found in philosophical or psychological discussions about the nature of work.

forenumerary

C1

Describes something that pertains to an initial or preliminary counting or listing that occurs before the main enumeration. It is typically used in administrative, historical, or technical contexts to refer to items or individuals recorded ahead of a final official tally.

detangite

C1

To separate components, strands, or ideas that have become intricately intertwined or knotted. It is most frequently used in formal or technical contexts to describe the process of unravelling a complex situation, data set, or physical structure.

unitangine

C1

Describing a process or system that operates through a single point of contact or a singular, unbranching focus. It is often used in technical or analytical contexts to denote a direct and isolated interaction between two entities.

enjectment

C1

Ejectment is a legal action or remedy brought by a person who claims title to real property to recover possession of that property. It is primarily used to remove a tenant or squatter who is wrongfully occupying the land and to settle disputes regarding the rightful owner's title.

invertite

C1

Describing something that has been reversed in position, order, or nature, or turned upside down. It is a highly specialized or archaic term used primarily in technical, historical, or biological contexts to denote a state of inversion.

malteghood

C1

Describing a state marked by deep-seated communal loyalty and historical resilience. It refers to qualities or behaviors that prioritize the preservation of a group's collective identity and shared fortitude above individual interests.

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