Base and Principle

Base

Base noun - An immaterial thing upon which something else rests.

Principle is a synonym for base in basis topic. In some cases you can use "Principle" instead a noun "Base", when it comes to topics like fundamental part.

Nearby Words: basic, basal, based, baseline, baseball

Principle

Principle noun - A basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.
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Synonyms for Principle

Base is a synonym for principle. Sometimes you can use "Base" instead a noun "Principle".

Nearby Words: principal, principled, principally, principe

How words are described

human human base human principle
old old base old principle
good good base good principle
high high base high principle
Other adjectives: similar, original, single, entire, real, main, new, major, highest, different, higher.

Both words in one sentence

  • The Nietzscheans of Andromeda, on account of being a genetically engineered race of Social Darwinist Nietzsche Wannabes, base their society on this principle.
  • Film / Interstellar Hugh Mann, who eschews principle for base survival instincts when he realizes that his planet is unsustainable.
  • Video Game / Red Alert 3: Paradox Selective Magnetism: They base weapons, including "orbital weapons", on this principle.
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