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principle meaning in Sanskrit

नियम niyamá

UK/ˈpɹɪn.sɪ.pəl/

principle in Sanskrit: नियम (niyamá), उपदेश (upadeśa). In English, principle means a fundamental assumption, fundamental law or guiding belief.

Sanskrit words for principle

fundamental assumption
नियम niyamá
moral rule or aspect
उपदेश upadeśa

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

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Questions about principle in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of principle in Sanskrit?
Principle in Sanskrit is नियम (niyamá), उपदेश (upadeśa).
principle इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Principle: नियम (niyamá), उपदेश (upadeśa).
What does principle mean in English?
Principle means a fundamental assumption, fundamental law or guiding belief.

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