Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - principle
Principle
principle
n. 1 a fundamental truth or law as the basis of reasoning or action (arguing from first principles; moral principles). 2 a a personal code of conduct (a person of high principle). b (in pl.) such rules of conduct (has no principles). 3 a general law in physics etc. (the uncertainty principle). 4 a law of nature forming the basis for the construction or working of a machine etc. 5 a fundamental source; a primary element (held water to be the first principle of all things). 6 Chem. a constituent of a substance, esp. one giving rise to some quality, etc. Phrases and idioms in principle as regards fundamentals but not necessarily in detail. on principle on the basis of a moral attitude (I refuse on principle). Etymology: ME f. OF principe f. L principium source, (in pl.) foundations (as PRINCE)
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noun see: prince Date: 14th century 1. a comprehensive and fundamental law, doctrine, or assumption, b. a rule or code of conduct, habitual devotion to right ~s , the laws or facts of nature underlying the working of an artificial device, a primary source ; origin, 3. an underlying faculty or endowment , an ingredient (as a chemical) that exhibits or imparts a characteristic quality, a divine ~ ; god, Usage: Although nearly every handbook and many dictionaries warn against confusing ~ and principal, many people still do. Principle is only a noun; principal is both adjective and noun. If you are unsure which noun you want, read the definitions in this dictionary. ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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