Principles
/ˈpɹɪnsɪpl̩z/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:21 pts10 letters
Definition of Principles
noun
- A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.
"We need some sort of principles to reason from."
- A 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."
- (sometimes pluralized) Moral rule or aspect.
"I don't doubt your principles."
- A rule or law of nature, or the basic idea on how the laws of nature are applied.
"Bernoulli's Principle"
- A fundamental essence, particularly one producing a given quality.
"Many believe that life is the result of some vital principle."
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