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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

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.

Adjective

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.