PRINCIPAL
(noun, adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Principal.
How to pronounce principal:
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Principal - as a noun
The original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
The educator who has executive authority for a school
Example: "She sent unruly pupils to see the principal"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
head8head teacherschool principalHypernyms (Closely Related)
educator11pedagog12pedagogue14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An actor who plays a principal role
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lead5star4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actor7histrion11player11role playerthespian13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Capital as contrasted with the income derived from it
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corpus10principal sum(criminal law) any person involved in a criminal offense, regardless of whether the person profits from such involvement
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
offender15wrongdoer14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The major party to a financial transaction at a stock exchange; buys and sells for his own account
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dealer7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
financier14moneyman15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Principal - as an adjective satellite
Principal - as an adjective
Primary; most important; first level in importance.
Example: "Smith is the principal architect of this design."
(latinism) of or relating to a prince; princely.
Example Sentences
"The principal of the school is responsible for making important decisions."
"The principal goal of this project is to increase efficiency."
"She is the principal investor in the company."
"The principal of the loan must be repaid by a specific date."
"The principal dancer gracefully performed the lead role."
Word Game Points
Is PRINCIPAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, principal is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRINCIPAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is PRINCIPAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, principal is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRINCIPAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is PRINCIPAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, principal is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRINCIPAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
