Principles
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Fundamental truths or propositions serving as the foundation for belief or behaviour. Basic rules or laws governing natural phenomena or mechanical processes.
“The organisation operates according to strict ethical principles of transparency and accountability.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
Syllables
prin·ci·ples
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