Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of principle
"The company is known for its strict principles regarding honesty and transparency in all business dealings."
In plain English: Principles are the basic rules or beliefs that guide how you act and make decisions.
"She refused to hire anyone who did not share her principles."
Usage: Use principles to refer to fundamental truths or beliefs that guide behavior and decision-making. These are the moral or ethical rules people follow consistently in their daily lives.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of principle
"The third person singular verb form is not applicable to the noun "principle.""
In plain English: To abide by principles means to follow your own rules and beliefs even when it is hard.
"Please do not take any principles regarding our team's rules lightly during the meeting."
Usage: The word "principle" is not used as a verb in standard English. If you need to describe someone acting according to a rule or using their authority, use the verb "apply," "follow," or "exercise" instead.
Derived from Latin principlum, originally meaning the beginning or foundation, it entered English via Old French to denote fundamental truths or beliefs.