PRINCIPLE
/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of PRINCIPLE
A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.
"We need some sort of principles to reason from."
A rule used to choose among solutions to a problem.
"The principle of least privilege holds that a process should only receive the permissions it needs."
(sometimes pluralized) Moral rule or aspect.
"I don't doubt your principles."
To equip with principles; to establish, or fix, in certain principles; to impress with any tenet or rule of conduct.
Examples of PRINCIPLE in a Sentence
- "We need some sort of principles to reason from."
- "The principle of least privilege holds that a process should only receive the permissions it needs."
- "I don't doubt your principles."
Word Details
Is PRINCIPLE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PRINCIPLE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PRINCIPLE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PRINCIPLE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | i | n | c | i | p | l | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRINCIPLE
100 words from the letters in PRINCIPLE
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How to Use PRINCIPLE in Word Games
PRINCIPLE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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