Correct and In principle

Correct

Correct adjective - Being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard.

In principle and correct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "In principle" instead an adjective "Correct".

In principle

In principle adverb - With regard to fundamentals although not concerning details.
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Correct and in principle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Correct" instead an adjective phrase "In principle".
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