nounπShareA fundamental assumption or guiding belief."We need some sort of principles to reason from."philosophymoralvaluedoctrinetheoryabstractChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rule used to choose among solutions to a problem."The principle of least privilege holds that a process should only receive the permissions it needs."philosophylogicmoralvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sometimes pluralized) Moral rule or aspect."My parents taught me to live by strong principles, like always being honest and treating others with respect. "moralphilosophyvaluecharacterdoctrineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rule or law of nature, or the basic idea on how the laws of nature are applied."Understanding the principles of physics helps engineers design safe bridges. "theorysciencephilosophyphysicslawnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fundamental essence, particularly one producing a given quality."Many believe that life is the result of some vital principle."philosophymoraltheoryvaluequalityabstractlawsciencelogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA beginning."The principles of construction were laid when the first brick was placed. "philosophytheoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA source, or origin; that from which anything proceeds; fundamental substance or energy; primordial substance; ultimate element, or cause."The student believed strongly in the principles of honesty and fairness, so he refused to cheat on the test. "philosophytheorysciencelogicdoctrinemoralvalueelementnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn original faculty or endowment."Sentence: "Her natural musical talent stemmed from the principles of perfect pitch and innate rhythm." "philosophymoraldoctrinevaluetheoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo equip with principles; to establish, or fix, in certain principles; to impress with any tenet or rule of conduct."The school tries to principle its students with a strong sense of civic duty through community service programs. "doctrinephilosophymoraleducationmindvaluecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading