Leftover and Principle

Leftover

Leftover adjective - Not used up.

Principle is an antonym for leftover in remaining topic.

Nearby Word: left

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

Leftover is an antonym for principle.

Nearby Words: principal, principled, principally, principe

Both words in one sentence

  • It Runs on Nonsensoleum The Thursday Next novel Lost in a Good Book features Nextian Geometry, which (for example) uses the "principle" that cylindrical objects such as cakes and scones look rectangular from the side, as the basis for a design of cookie cutter which doesn't leave those irregular bits of leftover dough.
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