principle /'prinsipl/
Meaning
English definition
- (n.) a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
- (n.) a rule or standard especially of good behavior
- (n.) a basic truth or law or assumption
Chinese translation
- n. 原则, 原理, 主义
- [化] 原理
Word details
- Part of speech
- noun
- Pronunciation
- /'prinsipl/
- Syllables
- 3
- Exam levels
- Gaokao · CET-4 · CET-6 · Postgraduate exam · GRE
- Frequency
- Zipf 4.34 · Rare
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prince · princess · principal · principally
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