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principal

Noun

Adjective

Meaning

• The head of a school or organization.

• The sum of money lent or invested on which interest is paid.

• A person who has controlling authority or is in a leading position.

Examples

• The principal addressed the assembly.

• He paid off the principal of the loan.

• The principal of the firm made the final decision.

Meaning

• First in order of importance.

• Main chief.

Examples

• The principal reason for his success was hard work.

• She played the principal role in the play.

• The principal ingredient in the dish is tomatoes.

principal

Noun

Adjective

Meaning

• The head of a school or organization.

• The sum of money lent or invested on which interest is paid.

• A person who has controlling authority or is in a leading position.

Examples

• The principal addressed the assembly.

• He paid off the principal of the loan.

• The principal of the firm made the final decision.

Meaning

• First in order of importance.

• Main chief.

Examples

• The principal reason for his success was hard work.

• She played the principal role in the play.

• The principal ingredient in the dish is tomatoes.