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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPrinciple of Function
/ˈprɪn.sɪ.pəl əv ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
"The principle of function is essential in understanding how systems operate." - 2
A basic rule or law that governs the operation of a system.
"In biology, the principle of function explains how organs work together to sustain life."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'principle' originates from the Latin 'principium', meaning 'beginning' or 'foundation', while 'function' comes from the Latin 'functio', meaning 'performance' or 'execution'. Over time, these terms evolved in English to denote fundamental truths or propositions that serve as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
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Principe de Fonction
Transliteration: prɛ̃.si.p də fɔ̃k.sjɔ̃
"Le principe de fonction est essentiel pour comprendre comment les systèmes fonctionnent."
Funktionsprinzip
Transliteration: fʊŋk.t͡si̯oːns.pʁɪn.t͡siːp
"Das Funktionsprinzip ist entscheidend für das Verständnis von Systemen."
Principio di Funzione
Transliteration: prinˈtʃipjo di funˈtsjone
"Il principio di funzione è fondamentale per comprendere come funzionano i sistemi."
Principio de Función
Transliteration: prinˈsipio de funˈθjon
"El principio de función es esencial para entender cómo operan los sistemas."
Princípio de Função
Transliteration: pɾĩˈsipju dʒi fũˈsɐ̃w
"O princípio de função é fundamental para entender como os sistemas operam."
कार्य का सिद्धांत
Transliteration: kāry kā siddhānt
"कार्य का सिद्धांत समझने के लिए आवश्यक है कि सिस्टम कैसे काम करते हैं।"
功能原则
Transliteration: gōngnéng yuánzé
"功能原则对于理解系统如何运作至关重要。"
기능 원리
Transliteration: ginŭng wonri
"기능 원리는 시스템이 어떻게 작동하는지를 이해하는 데 필수적입니다."
機能の原則
Transliteration: kinō no gensetsu
"機能の原則は、システムがどのように機能するかを理解するために不可欠です。"
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