Results for principle

Definitions of principle:

part of speech: noun

A fundamental truth: a law or doctrine from which others are derived: an original faculty of the mind: a settled rule of action: ( chem.) a constituent part.

part of speech: noun

A source or cause; a settled rule or law of conduct; a truth which is general and fundamental; as, the principles of government; reason; uprightness.

part of speech: noun

The cause, source, or origin of anything; an element; ground of action; motive; a constituent part; a fundamental truth; a law comprehending many subordinate truths; a settled law or rule of conduct or action; a tenet or doctrine.

part of speech: verb

To establish firmly in the mind.

part of speech: verb transitive

To establish in principles: to impress with a doctrine.

Usage examples for principle:

• I did it upon principle "The Firm of Girdlestone", Arthur Conan Doyle

• It would look particularly well, coming from you and your father, but if you object, we can leave that part out; though if you approve of the principle I don't see why you need object. "A Hazard of New Fortunes", William Dean Howells

• This very same principle has been tried. "Monopolies and the People", Charles Whiting Baker