Principle and Theorem

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

Theorem is a synonym for principle in order topic. In some cases you can use "Theorem" instead a noun "Principle", when it comes to topics like law.

Nearby Words: principal, principled, principally, principe

Theorem

Theorem noun - An idea accepted as a demonstrable truth.
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Synonyms for Theorem

Principle is a synonym for theorem in order topic. You can use "Principle" instead a noun "Theorem", if it concerns topics such as rule, explanation based on hypothesis and experiments.

Nearby Words: theoretic, theoretically

How words are described

particular particular principle particular theorem
real real principle real theorem
new new principle new theorem
basic basic principle basic theorem
Other adjectives: scientific, mathematical.
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