principle
US /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/
UK /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/
1.
prinsip, asas
a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning
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The principle of equality is central to their philosophy.
Prinsip kesaksamaan adalah pusat kepada falsafah mereka.
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He lives by a strict set of moral principles.
Dia hidup mengikut set prinsip moral yang ketat.
2.
prinsip, hukum
a general scientific theorem or law that has been established and is generally accepted
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The principle of gravity explains why objects fall to the earth.
Prinsip graviti menjelaskan mengapa objek jatuh ke bumi.
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Understanding the basic principles of physics is essential.
Memahami prinsip-prinsip asas fizik adalah penting.