Purpose
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".
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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