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principle in Malay

prinsip

UK/ˈpɹɪn.sɪ.pəl/

principle in Malay: prinsip. In English, principle means a fundamental assumption, fundamental law or guiding belief.

Malay words for principle

fundamental assumption
prinsip

English meaning of principle

  1. noun A fundamental assumption, fundamental law or guiding belief.
  2. noun A rule used to choose among solutions to a problem.
  3. noun Moral rule or aspect.
  4. noun A rule or law of nature, or the basic idea on how the laws of nature are applied.

Full definition of principle

principle in a sentence

  • We need some sort of principles to reason from.
  • The principle of least privilege holds that a process should only receive the permissions it needs.
  • I don't doubt your principles.

Synonyms of principle

principle in other languages

Questions about principle in Malay

What is the meaning of principle in Malay?
Principle in Malay is prinsip.
Apakah maksud principle dalam bahasa Melayu?
Principle: prinsip.
What does principle mean in English?
Principle means a fundamental assumption, fundamental law or guiding belief.

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