B2 adjective خنثی

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.

مثال‌ها

3 از 5
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.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
principal
قید
principally
صفت
principal
مرتبط
principality
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راهنمای حفظ

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

آزمون سریع

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

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: principal

مثال‌ها

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.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
principal
قید
principally
صفت
principal
مرتبط
principality

ترکیب‌های رایج

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

عبارات رایج

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

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

principal vs principle

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

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نکات کاربردی

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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اشتباهات رایج

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

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راهنمای حفظ

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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ریشه کلمه

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

الگوهای دستوری

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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بافت فرهنگی

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

آزمون سریع

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

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: principal

لغات مرتبط

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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