principle
/ˈprɪnsəpl/noun
उच्चारण प्रिन्सपल
उसूल, सिद्धांत
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[C, usually pl., U]
a moral rule or a strong belief that influences your actions
उसूल, सिद्धांत
- He refused to lie because it was against his principles.
- She follows the principle of never cheating, even in small games.
- She will not take a bribe; it is a matter of principle.
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- A person of principle does not change views to please others.
- He resigned on principle, refusing to sign the false report.
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[C]
a basic rule, law or theory that something is based on
(मूल) नियम, सिद्धांत
- the principle of equality
- Archimedes' principle
- The machine works on the principle of the lever.
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- Students must first understand the basic principles of grammar.
- In principle, the plan is simple, but in practice it is hard.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
a principle of + noun
A principle of a subject is a basic rule or idea on which it works: the principle of equality, the principle of a pump.
किसी विषय का 'principle' वह मूल नियम या विचार है जिस पर वह काम करता है: the principle of equality।
- Archimedes discovered the principle of buoyancy.
- Equality is a basic principle of the Constitution.
a man / woman of principle(s)
A person of principles holds firm moral beliefs. Both a person of principle and a person of principles are used.
सिद्धांतवादी व्यक्ति दृढ़ नैतिक विश्वास रखता है। 'A person of principle' और 'a person of principles' दोनों प्रयुक्त हैं।
- Radhika is a woman of principle and never cheats.
in principle / on principle
In principle means in theory but maybe not in practice. On principle means because of a firm belief, not from convenience.
'In principle' का अर्थ सिद्धांत रूप में है, व्यवहार में नहीं। 'On principle' का अर्थ दृढ़ विश्वास के कारण है, सुविधा के कारण नहीं।
- In principle, I agree.
- He refuses to take bribes on principle.
principle vs principal (spelling)
Principle always ends in -le and is a noun only. There is no adjective principle.
'Principle' हमेशा -le पर समाप्त होता है और केवल संज्ञा है। 'Principle' का कोई विशेषण रूप नहीं है।
- The principal reason is the principle of fairness.
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adjective + principle
basicguidingmoraldemocraticfundamental
- Honesty is the guiding principle of the firm.
verb + principle
followviolateupholdacceptestablish
- Judges must uphold the principle of justice.
principle + noun
of equalityof justiceof gravityof natural justice
- The court follows the principle of natural justice.
man / person + of principle
a man of principlea person of principlesa stickler for principle
- My teacher was a man of principle.
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- The Directive Principles guide the government in making laws.
नीति-निर्देशक सिद्धांत सरकार को कानून बनाने में मार्गदर्शन देते हैं।
- He left the job because it went against his principles.
उसने वह नौकरी इसलिए छोड़ी क्योंकि वह उसके सिद्धांतों के विरुद्ध थी।
- In principle, the plan is acceptable.
सिद्धांत रूप में योजना स्वीकार्य है।
- The science teacher explained the principle of the lever.
विज्ञान शिक्षक ने लीवर का सिद्धांत समझाया।
- She refuses on principle to copy in exams.
वह सिद्धांत के कारण परीक्षाओं में नकल करने से इनकार करती है।
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✗ The principle gave the prizes to the winners.
✓ The principal gave the prizes to the winners.
A school head is a principal, not a principle.
विद्यालय का प्रमुख 'principal' होता है, 'principle' नहीं।
✗ He has no principal in life.
✓ He has no principles in life.
Beliefs about right and wrong are principles.
सही और गलत के बारे में विश्वास 'principles' कहलाते हैं।
✗ I agree with you in principal.
✓ I agree with you in principle.
The fixed phrase is in principle.
निश्चित वाक्यांश 'in principle' है।
¶Idioms 2
in principle
in general but not in detail; if you think only about the idea
सैद्धांतिक रूप से
- They have agreed to the proposal in principle.
on principle
because of your beliefs about what is right
उसूल के तौर पर
- She refuses to take gifts on principle.