Principle — synonyms, definition

1. principle (Noun)

axiom basics basis being canon character contention crux dictum doctrine egg element embryo end faith foundation fundamental goodness honesty honor • • •

principle (Noun) — A basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct. ex. "their principles of composition characterized all their works"

principle (Noun) — A rule or standard especially of good behaviour. ex. "a man of principle" ex. "he will not violate his principles"

principle (Noun) — A basic truth, law or assumption. ex. "the principles of democracy"

principle (Noun) — A rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system. ex. "the principle of the conservation of mass"

principle (Noun) — Rule of personal conduct.

principle (Noun) — (law) the fundamental reasons or logic behind something; the justification for something. ex. "the principles of internal-combustion engines"

explanation generalisation generality generalization law law of nature natural law prescript rule value Gestalt law of organisation Gestalt law of organization Gestalt principle of organisation Gestalt principle of organization Gresham's Law Hellenism Huygens' principle of superposition Le Chatelier principle Le Chatelier's law Le Chatelier's principle Le Chatelier-Braun principle Naegele's rule Occam's Razor Ockham's Razor Tao accounting principle accounting standard basic principle basics bedrock • • • ethic ethical code