first principle

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Definition of first principle in English English dictionary

A basic, foundational proposition or assumption that cannot be deduced from any other proposition or assumption

Related Terms

first principles

The set of basic statements on which a method, theory, or organisation is founded

The rules and regulations don't answer the question. First principles are required.

first principles

plural form of first principle

Hyphenation

first Prin·ci·ple

Turkish pronunciation

fırst prînsıpıl

Pronunciation

/ˈfərst ˈprənsəpəl/ /ˈfɜrst ˈprɪnsəpəl/