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1. principle
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.
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Etymology
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
Rhymes with First Principle
- subprincipal
- principal
2. principle
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] a rule or standard especially of good behavior.
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Antonyms
Etymology
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
3. principle
noun. ['ˈprɪnsəpəl'] a basic truth or law or assumption.
Synonyms
Etymology
- principe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- principium (Latin)
4. first
adjective. ['ˈfɝːst'] preceding all others in time or space or degree.
Synonyms
Etymology
- first (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. first
adjective. ['ˈfɝːst'] indicating the beginning unit in a series.
Synonyms
Etymology
- first (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. first
adverb. ['ˈfɝːst'] before anything else.
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Antonyms
Etymology
- first (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. first
noun. ['ˈfɝːst'] the first or highest in an ordering or series.
Antonyms
Etymology
- first (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. first
noun. ['ˈfɝːst'] the first element in a countable series.
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Antonyms
Etymology
- first (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. first
adverb. ['ˈfɝːst'] prominently forward.
Antonyms
Etymology
- first (Middle English (1100-1500))