Proposition
Proposition noun - An idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation.
Principle is a synonym for proposition in postulate topic. In some cases you can use "Principle" instead a noun "Proposition", when it comes to topics like assertion.
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
Proposition is a synonym for principle in truth topic. You can use "Proposition" instead a noun "Principle", if it concerns topics such as rule, law, postulate, assertion.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- belief and proposition
- belief and principle
- notion and proposition
- notion and principle
- purpose and proposition
- purpose and principle
- idea and proposition
- idea and principle
- position and proposition
- position and principle
- truth and proposition
- truth and principle
- basis and proposition
- basis and principle
How words are described
| good | good proposition | good principle |
| similar | similar proposition | similar principle |
| original | original proposition | original principle |
| legal | legal proposition | legal principle |
| Other adjectives: simple, consistent, above, different, mathematical. | ||
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