Principles: meaning, definitions and examples

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principles

 

[ หˆprษชnsษชpษ™lz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

basic beliefs or rules guiding behavior

Principles refer to fundamental truths or values that serve as the foundation for beliefs and behavior. They are essential guidelines that help individuals make decisions and navigate through life. Principles can vary from person to person, but they often reflect concepts such as honesty, integrity, and respect for others.

Synonyms

beliefs, ethics, values

Examples of usage

  • His principles dictate that he always tells the truth, no matter the consequences.
  • She refused to compromise her principles, even when faced with pressure from others.
  • Following ethical principles is crucial in maintaining a good reputation.
  • Many successful leaders attribute their achievements to adhering to strong principles.
  • Living by your principles can lead to a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Translations

Translations of the word "principles" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น princรญpios

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคฆเฅเคงเคพเค‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Prinzipien

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ prinsip

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะฝั†ะธะฟะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zasady

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽŸๅ‰‡ (ใ’ใ‚“ใใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท principes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ principios

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ilkeler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›์น™ (ๅŽŸๅ‰‡)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุจุงุฏุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ principy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ princรญpy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽŸๅˆ™ (yuรกnzรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ naฤela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meginreglur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐา“ะธะดะฐั‚ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒชแƒ˜แƒžแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prinsiplษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ principios

Etymology

The word 'principles' originated from the Latin word 'principium', which means beginning or foundation. In ancient philosophy, principles were considered the basic elements from which everything else derives. Over time, the term evolved to encompass fundamental beliefs or rules guiding behavior. Today, principles play a crucial role in various aspects of life, from ethics and morality to decision-making and leadership.

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