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
Presupposition and principle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Presupposition" instead a noun "Principle".
Presupposition
Presupposition noun - Something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning.
Usage example: the cynic's presupposition that everyone acts out of purely selfish motives
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Synonyms for Presupposition
Principle and presupposition are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Principle" instead a noun "Presupposition".
Nearby Words: presupposed, presupposing
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Related pairs
- belief and principle
- belief and presupposition
- conviction and principle
- conviction and presupposition
- notion and principle
- notion and presupposition
- opinion and principle
- opinion and presupposition
- view and principle
- view and presupposition
- position and principle
- position and presupposition
- basis and principle
- basis and presupposition
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