Purpose and Principle

Purpose

Purpose noun - Something that one hopes or intends to accomplish.

Principle and purpose are semantically related in intention topic. In some cases you can use "Principle" instead a noun "Purpose", when it comes to topics like reason.

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

Purpose and principle are semantically related in consequence topic. Sometimes you can use "Purpose" instead a noun "Principle".

Nearby Words: principal, principled, principally, principe

How words are described

good good purpose good principle
particular particular purpose particular principle
similar similar purpose similar principle
common common purpose common principle
Other adjectives: singular, original, single, divine, simple, entire, real, main, important, new, major, driving, general, basic, different, opposite, scientific, higher.
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