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The correct spelling is principles.
How to pronounce principles
/ˈpɹɪnsɪpl̩z/
nounIPA: /ˈpɹɪnsɪpl̩z/
Say it like: Pri-nsi-ple-s
The correct spelling is principles. A fundamental assumption or guiding belief. For example: "We need some sort of principles to reason from."
Usage Examples
“We need some sort of principles to reason from.”
“The principle of least privilege holds that a process should only receive the permissions it needs.”
“I don't doubt your principles.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.
- 2.A rule used to choose among solutions to a problem.
- 3.(sometimes pluralized) Moral rule or aspect.
- 4.A rule or law of nature, or the basic idea on how the laws of nature are applied.
- 5.A fundamental essence, particularly one producing a given quality.
verb
- 1.To equip with principles; to establish, or fix, in certain principles; to impress with any tenet or rule of conduct.
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