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PRINCIPAL

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Principal.

How to pronounce principal:

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Principal - as a noun

The original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

The educator who has executive authority for a school

Example: "She sent unruly pupils to see the principal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
headhead teacherschool principal
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
educatorpedagogpedagogue
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An actor who plays a principal role

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leadstar
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actorhistrionplayerrole playerthespian
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Capital as contrasted with the income derived from it

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corpusprincipal sum

(criminal law) any person involved in a criminal offense, regardless of whether the person profits from such involvement

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
offenderwrongdoer
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The major party to a financial transaction at a stock exchange; buys and sells for his own account

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dealer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
financiermoneyman
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Principal - as an adjective satellite

Most important element

Example: "The chief aim of living"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chiefmainmasterprimary

Principal - as an adjective

Primary; most important; first level in importance.

Example: "Smith is the principal architect of this design."

(latinism) of or relating to a prince; princely.

Example Sentences

"The principal of the school is responsible for making important decisions."
"The principal goal of this project is to increase efficiency."
"She is the principal investor in the company."
"The principal of the loan must be repaid by a specific date."
"The principal dancer gracefully performed the lead role."
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Word Game Points

Is PRINCIPAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, principal is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRINCIPAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PRINCIPAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, principal is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRINCIPAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PRINCIPAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, principal is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRINCIPAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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