Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fundamental principle
noun
/ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təl ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/
Definition
A basic rule or belief that serves as the foundation for a system of thought or behavior.
Examples
- One fundamental principle of democracy is the right to vote.
- The fundamental principle of physics asserts that energy cannot be created or destroyed.
- Respect for others is a fundamental principle in many cultures.
Meaning
The essential ideas or concepts that form the groundwork for a particular approach or understanding.
Synonyms
- basic rule
- core belief
- guiding tenet
- foundational concept
