Usage Entry 461 / 1011 60-second read

Principle vs. Principal

A rule versus the head — quick reminder.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

She’s a woman of strong principals.

✓ Correct

She’s a woman of strong principles.

The ruleii

PRINCIPLE = rule. PRINCIPAL = main / head.

PRINCIPLE is a belief or rule. PRINCIPAL is a main thing — a head or a primary sum.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

PrinciPLE = RULE. PrincipAL = pAL (main)."

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