Principle and Root

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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Root and principle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Root" instead a noun "Principle".

Nearby Words: principal, principled, principally, principe

Root noun - A point or place at which something is invented or provided.

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Principle and root are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Principle" instead a noun "Root".

Nearby Words: rooted, rootless, rooter, rooting, rootlet

common	common principle	common root
single	single principle	single root
real	real principle	real root
below	below principle	below root
Other adjectives: fundamental.

The Smurfette Principle: Deconstructed like whoa in the first book, when Holly point-blank asks Root if he's harder on her because she's a girl.

Source: Literature / Artemis Fowl

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