principal — meaning in English
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English meaning
- arch noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
- chief noun The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
- leading adjective Most important or most prominent; ranking first.
- main adj Most important; primary or chief.
- prime adj Of the highest quality or importance; excellent.
- primo adj Informal: top-quality; the best.
- principal adj Most important; main.
Senses
principal is used for these senses in English:
- arch Principal; primary.
- chief Primary; principal.
- leading Providing guidance or direction.
- main Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.
- prime First in importance, degree, or rank.
- principal Primary; most important; first level in importance.
- principal (law) A legal person that authorizes another (the agent) to act on their behalf; or on whose behalf an agent or gestor in a negotiorum gestio acts.
arch — full definition
- noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
- verb To bend into a curved shape.
- adj Deliberately playful, knowing, or mischievous, often in tone or expression.
- adj Chief or foremost, used as a prefix in words like "archenemy" or "archbishop".
chief — full definition
- noun The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
- adj Most important; primary.