principle
A principle is a fundamental truth, law, or rule that serves as the foundation for a system of belief, behavior, or reasoning. It can also refer to a personal code of conduct that guides how an individual chooses to act in various situations.
Exemplos
3 de 5I make it a principle to never borrow money from my friends or family.
I have a personal rule to avoid getting into debt with people close to me.
The legal system is built upon the principle that every person is innocent until proven guilty.
The core rule of law states that guilt must be demonstrated before someone is punished.
It's the principle of the thing; he shouldn't have taken credit for your hard work.
The moral aspect is what matters here, regardless of the actual outcome.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think: A principLE is a ruLE. Both words end in the same two letters (-le).
Quiz rápido
The ______ of supply and demand is a fundamental concept in economics.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: principle
Exemplos
I make it a principle to never borrow money from my friends or family.
everydayI have a personal rule to avoid getting into debt with people close to me.
The legal system is built upon the principle that every person is innocent until proven guilty.
formalThe core rule of law states that guilt must be demonstrated before someone is punished.
It's the principle of the thing; he shouldn't have taken credit for your hard work.
informalThe moral aspect is what matters here, regardless of the actual outcome.
Le Chatelier's principle predicts how a chemical system at equilibrium responds to changes in conditions.
academicThis scientific law describes the behavior of chemical reactions under stress.
Our corporate strategy is guided by the principle of total transparency with our shareholders.
businessOur business approach is based on the fundamental rule of being completely open with investors.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
on principle
because of a fixed belief regarding right and wrong
man of principle
a person who has high moral standards and sticks to them
basic principles
the simplest and most important parts of a subject or system
Frequentemente confundido com
'Principal' refers to a person in charge (like a school head) or an original sum of money, while 'principle' refers to a rule or belief.
Notas de uso
The word is almost always used to describe abstract concepts like laws of nature or moral codes. It is a countable noun, so you can have 'many principles'.
Erros comuns
The most frequent error is spelling 'principle' when the writer actually means 'principal'. Remember that 'principle' is a rule, whereas a 'principal' can be your 'pal' (a person).
Dica de memorização
Think: A principLE is a ruLE. Both words end in the same two letters (-le).
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'principium', meaning 'beginning, source, or foundation'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking cultures, being described as a 'person of principle' is a high compliment regarding one's integrity.
Quiz rápido
The ______ of supply and demand is a fundamental concept in economics.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: principle
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