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
Supposition and principle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Supposition" instead a noun "Principle".
Supposition
Supposition noun - Something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning.
Usage example: worthless genetic research that was based on the erroneous supposition that acquired characteristics can be passed on to offspring
Principle and supposition are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Principle" instead a noun "Supposition".
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Related pairs
- belief and principle
- belief and supposition
- conviction and principle
- conviction and supposition
- notion and principle
- notion and supposition
- opinion and principle
- opinion and supposition
- view and principle
- view and supposition
- idea and principle
- idea and supposition
- basis and principle
- basis and supposition
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Supposition and Principle. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/principle/supposition
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