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
Ulterior motive and principle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ulterior motive" instead a noun "Principle".
Ulterior motive
Principle and ulterior motive are semantically related. You can use "Principle" instead a noun phrase "Ulterior motive".
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Related pairs
- notion and principle
- notion and ulterior motive
- view and principle
- view and ulterior motive
- purpose and principle
- purpose and ulterior motive
- root and principle
- root and ulterior motive
- motive and principle
- motive and ulterior motive
- idea and principle
- idea and ulterior motive
- basis and principle
- basis and ulterior motive
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Ulterior motive and Principle. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/principle/ulterior_motive
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