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PRINCIPLE Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word principle. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word principle. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PRINCIPLE

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1rule
verb, nounv, n
2tenet
nounn
3axiom
nounn
4belief
verb, nounv, n
5code
verb, nounv, n
6concept
verb, nounv, n
7creed
nounn
8doctrine
nounn
9ethic
nounn
10guideline
nounn
11ideology
nounn
12maxim
nounn
13moral
noun, adjectiven, adj
14philosophy
nounn
15standard
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
16theory
nounn
17value
nounn
18precept
nounn
19rationale
nounn

Best Hypernyms For PRINCIPLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for principle, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
law explanation generalisation generality generalization prescript rule value
Phrases (2)
law of naturenatural law

Alternatives for RULE

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