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JungKim Posted 10 years ago
At 30 seconds into the video, this girl says:
And wherever this being was, he always had four (principal/principle) followers, disciples, protectors he would imbue with powers.
Is it principal or principle?
And why?
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principal/principle followers
At 30 seconds into the video, this girl says:
And wherever this being was, he always had four (principal/principle) followers, disciples, protectors he would imbue with powers.
Is it principal or principle?
And why?
Top answer
The noun principle and the noun and adjective principal are often confused. Although pronounced alike, the words are not interchangeable in writing. A principle is broadly “a rule of action or conduct” ( His overriding principle is greed) or “a fundamental doctrine or tenet” ( Their principles do not permit the use of alcoholic beverages).
- The noun principle and the noun and adjective principal are often confused.
- Although pronounced alike, the words are not interchangeable in writing.
- A principle is broadly “a rule of action or conduct” ( His overriding principle is greed) or “a fundamental doctrine or tenet” ( Their principles do not permit the use of alcoholic beverages).
- The adjective principal has the general sense “chief, first, foremost”: My principal objection is the cost of the project.
- The noun principle has among other meanings “the head or director of a school” ( The faculty supported the principal in her negotiations with the board) and “a capital sum, as distinguished from interest or profit” ( The monthly payments go mostly for interest, leaving the principal practically untouched).
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The noun principle and the noun and adjective principal are often confused.
Although pronounced alike, the words are not interchangeable in writing.
A principle is broadly “a rule of action or conduct” ( His overriding principle is greed) or “a fundamental doctrine or tenet” ( Their principles do not permit the use of alcoholic beverages).
The adje
Although pronounced alike, the words are not interchangeable in writing.
A principle is broadly “a rule of action or conduct” ( His overriding principle is greed) or “a fundamental doctrine or tenet” ( Their principles do not permit the use of alcoholic beverages).
The adje
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Thanks.
I'd like to know which is the correct one in this case.
I thought it was 'principal' at first. But most quotes say it's 'principle'. So I'm asking.
I'd like to know which is the correct one in this case.
I thought it was 'principal' at first. But most quotes say it's 'principle'. So I'm asking.
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And wherever this being was, he always had four X followers, disciples, protectors he would imbue with powers.
Here is a way to solve your problem.
The word fits in the slot marked by X.
Would that word be an adjective or a noun?
Does the meaning "main, chief, most important" fit the
Here is a way to solve your problem.
The word fits in the slot marked by X.
Would that word be an adjective or a noun?
Does the meaning "main, chief, most important" fit the
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