Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

principial

Adjective
/prɪnˈsɪp.i.əl/
Definition
Relating to or constituting a principle; fundamental.
Examples
  • The principial aspects of the theory need to be clearly understood.
  • She outlined the principial differences between the two philosophies.
  • To grasp the subject fully, one must focus on its principial ideas.
Meaning
The term ‘principial’ refers to something that is fundamental or essential to a certain principle or concept.
Synonyms
  • Fundamental
  • Essential
  • Primary
  • Core
  • Integral