принцип
principle
a basic rule or belief that guides action
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принцип with English translation
принцип usage examples
She never breaks her principle of telling the truth.
Она никогда не нарушает свой принцип говорить правду.
We should follow the same principle here.
Здесь нам следует придерживаться того же принципа.
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принцип synonyms
What's the difference between принцип / правило / основа / закон / правило поведения
principle — a basic rule or belief that guides action
She never breaks her principle of telling the truth.
Она никогда не нарушает свой принцип говорить правду.
The general word for a basic rule, idea, or belief that guides behavior or decisions.
He always acts according to the principle of honesty.
Он всегда действует по принципу честности.
A more concrete and practical norm to follow; not necessarily connected to a personal belief.
The company has a strict rule not to be late.
В компании действует строгое правило не опаздывать.
Something that something else is built on; emphasizes a foundation rather than a rule or belief.
Trust is the foundation of any relationship.
Доверие — основа любых отношений.
An official, binding norm; can be legal or generally compulsory, stronger and more formal than a principle.
Breaking the law leads to punishment.
Нарушение закона влечёт наказание.
Specifies a norm related specifically to how one should behave; sounds more descriptive and less abstract.
The school has rules of behavior for students.
В школе есть правила поведения для учеников.
A theoretical starting statement accepted without proof; often used in science, philosophy, and logic.
This postulate is the basis of the whole theory.
Этот постулат лежит в основе всей теории.
A personal inner opinion or belief that influences behavior; it is more the content behind a principle than a principle as a rule.
His belief is to help people in any situation.
Его убеждение — помогать людям в любой ситуации.
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принцип translation: principle. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce принцип
[ˈprʲinʦɨp]
принцип translation
principle
принцип examples
She never breaks her principle of telling the truth.
принцип transcription
[ˈprʲinʦɨp]
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принцип meaning: what does it mean?
основное правило или убеждение, которое направляет действия
принцип pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
принцип is pronounced as [ˈprʲinʦɨp]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
принцип definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She never breaks her principle of telling the truth. Translation: Она никогда не нарушает свой принцип говорить правду.
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