In principle
In principle adverb - With regard to fundamentals although not concerning details.
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Synonyms for In principle
With limitations and in principle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "With limitations" instead an adverb phrase "In principle".
With limitations
In principle and with limitations are semantically related. You can use "In principle" instead an adverb phrase "With limitations".
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With limitations and In principle. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 27, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_principle/with_limitations
In principle & With limitations. N.p., 2016. Web. 27 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_principle/with_limitations>.
With limitations or In principle. 2016. Accessed July 27, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_principle/with_limitations.
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