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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Principle vs Principal

The Principal Principle

Choosing between principal or principle?
The professor would say,
The one that is an adjective
Is spelled with an A

H. J. Harwood
University of Akron






  

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OMG! Is there such a thing as adj determination of spelling? According to Websters, tis the difference between principAl and principEl: "Although nearly every handbook and many dictionaries warn against confusing principle and principal, many people still do.

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  • OMG!
  • Is there such a thing as adj determination of spelling?
  • According to Websters, tis the difference between principAl and principEl: "Although nearly every handbook and many dictionaries warn against confusing principle and principal, many people still do.
  • Principle is only a noun; principal is both adjective and noun.
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OMG!

Is there such a thing as adj determination of spelling?

According to Websters, tis the difference between principAl and principEl:

"Although nearly every handbook and many dictionaries warn against confusing principle and principal, many people still do. Principle is only a noun; principal is both adjective and noun. If you are unsure w
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This is probably a better version:

The Principal Principle

Choosing between principal or principle?
The professor would say,
The one that can be an adjective
Is spelled with an A



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