American English pronunciation
How to pronounce principal
IPA transcription: [p'ɹɪnsəpəl]
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Noun
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the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
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the educator who has executive authority for a school
“she sent unruly pupils to see the principal”
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an actor who plays a principal role
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capital as contrasted with the income derived from it
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(criminal law) any person involved in a criminal offense, regardless of whether the person profits from such involvement
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the major party to a financial transaction at a stock exchange; buys and sells for his own account
Adjective
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most important element
“the chief aim of living”
“the main doors were of solid glass”
“the principal rivers of America”
“the principal example”
“policemen were primary targets”
“the master bedroom”
“a master switch”
Usage examples
- Its denomination makes reference to the municipality of Grado, which belongs to the Principality of Asturias.
- They are principally used for brief, rapid sections in slow movements.
- Its principal founders were Tamarra and Richard James.
- The principal creator and programmer of "Ballblazer" was David Levine.
- Ways and means are principally provided by the imposition of taxation.
- The vessel diameter is the most principal determinant to control resistance.
- His duties included the administration of justice throughout the principality.
- The principal structures begin with a pylon.
- Mrs. E. Jones was the teacher and principal.
- They had a daughter, Susana Aldecoa, who is today the Principal of Colegio Estilo.