principle
US /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/
UK /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/
1.
ilke, prensip
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.
Eşitlik ilkesi onların felsefesinin merkezindedir.
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He lives by a strict set of moral principles.
Sıkı ahlaki ilkelere göre yaşar.
2.
ilke, yasa
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.
Yerçekimi ilkesi, nesnelerin neden yere düştüğünü açıklar.
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Understanding the basic principles of physics is essential.
Fiziğin temel ilkelerini anlamak esastır.