Principel vs. Principal: What's the Difference?
Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 12, 2023
"Principel" is an incorrect spelling; the right spelling is "Principal," denoting a person with the highest authority or a sum of money.
Which is correct: Principel or Principal
How to spell Principal?
Principel is Incorrect
Principal is Correct
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Key Differences
"Principal" has the word “pal” at the end, and a principal can be your 'pal.'
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Oct 12, 2023
"Principle" is the correct spelling for a fundamental truth, and "principal" is the correct term for a leading person or primary amount.
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Oct 12, 2023
Associating "principal" with "financial" can help remember the 'pal' part, both having an "al."
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Oct 12, 2023
Think of “principal” as the “main” person or amount, as it ends with “main” pronounced backwards.
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Oct 12, 2023
Connect the "ci" in "principal" with Chief Individual for educational contexts.
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Oct 12, 2023
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Principel and Principal Definitions
Principal
A person who has controlling authority or is in a leading position.
The school principal addressed the assembly.
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Oct 08, 2023
Principal
The original sum of money lent or invested before interest.
The principal of the loan was $10,000.
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Oct 08, 2023
Principal
Of, relating to, or being financial principal, or a principal in a financial transaction.
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Principal
One who holds a position of presiding rank, especially the head of an elementary school, middle school, or high school.
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Principal
A main participant in a situation, especially a financial transaction.
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Principal
A person having a leading or starring role in a performance, such as the first player in a section of an orchestra.
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Principal
An amount of capital originally borrowed or invested, as opposed to the interest paid or accruing on it.
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Principal
The most significant part of an estate, as opposed to minor or incidental components.
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Principal
The person having prime responsibility for an obligation as distinguished from one who acts as surety or as an endorser.
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Principal
(Architecture) Either of a pair of inclined timbers forming the sides of a triangular truss for a pitched roof.
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Principal
Primary; most important; first level in importance.
Smith is the principal architect of this design.
The principal cause of the failure was poor planning.
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Principal
(mathematics) Chosen or assumed among a branch of possible values of a multi-valued function so that the function is single-valued.
Two is the principal square root of 4. Both −2 and +2 are square roots of 4.
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Principal
The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.
A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest.
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Principal
The chief executive and chief academic officer of a university or college.
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Principal
(legal) 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.
When an attorney represents a client, the client is the principal who permits the attorney, the client′s agent, to act on the client′s behalf.
My principal sells metal shims.
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Oct 08, 2023
Principal
The construction that gives shape and strength to a roof, generally a truss of timber or iron; or, loosely, the most important member of a piece of framing.
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Principal
One of the turrets or pinnacles of waxwork and tapers with which the posts and centre of a funeral hearse were formerly crowned
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Principal
A dancer at the highest rank within a professional dance company, particularly a ballet company.
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Principal
Highest in rank, authority, character, importance, or degree; most considerable or important; chief; main; as, the principal officers of a Government; the principal men of a state; the principal productions of a country; the principal arguments in a case.
Wisdom is the principal thing.
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Principal
A leader, chief, or head; one who takes the lead; one who acts independently, or who has controlling authority or influence; as, the principal of a faction, a school, a firm, etc.; - distinguished from a subordinate, abettor, auxiliary, or assistant.
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Principal
The chief actor in a crime, or an abettor who is present at it, - as distinguished from an accessory.
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Principal
A thing of chief or prime importance; something fundamental or especially conspicuous.
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Principal
The educator who has executive authority for a school;
She sent unruly pupils to see the principal
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Principal
The major party to a financial transaction at a stock exchange; buys and sells for his own account
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Principal
Most important element;
The chief aim of living
The main doors were of solid glass
The principal rivers of America
The principal example
Policemen were primary targets
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Principal
A leading performer in a concert or show.
The orchestra’s principal violinist played beautifully.
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Principal
Highest in rank or importance.
The principal reason for our success is teamwork.
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Principal
A capital sum in finance.
He invested his principal in the stock market.
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Oct 08, 2023
FAQs
Which vowel is used before Principal?
"i" is the vowel used before "principal."
Aimie Carlson
Oct 12, 2023
Why is it called Principal?
It's derived from the Latin word "principalis," meaning first or original.
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Which conjunction is used with Principal?
No specific conjunction is designated for use with "principal."
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Is Principal a negative or positive word?
It is neutral but can be perceived in various ways based on context.
Sara Rehman
Oct 12, 2023
What is the verb form of Principal?
"Principal" doesn’t have a standard verb form.
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Is Principal an abstract noun?
No, "Principal" as a leader or sum is a concrete noun.
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Is Principal a vowel or consonant?
"Principal" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
Janet White
Oct 12, 2023
Which preposition is used with Principal?
"of," as in "principal of a school."
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Is Principal a noun or adjective?
"Principal" can be both a noun and an adjective depending on usage.
Harlon Moss
Oct 12, 2023
What is another term for Principal?
"Headmaster" or "Capital" depending on the context.
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Oct 12, 2023
Which article is used with Principal?
Either "a" or "the" depending on the context.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 12, 2023
Which determiner is used with Principal?
"a," "the," "his," "her" etc. can be used as determiners.
Harlon Moss
Oct 12, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Principal?
The first syllable is stressed: PRIN-ci-pal.
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Oct 12, 2023
Is the Principal term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically.
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Oct 12, 2023
What is the opposite of Principal?
Subordinate or interest, context-dependent.
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Oct 12, 2023
What is the first form of Principal?
N/A as "Principal" doesn’t traditionally have verb forms.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 12, 2023
How is Principal used in a sentence?
"She spoke with the principal about her child’s performance."
Harlon Moss
Oct 12, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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Sumera SaeedSumera is an experienced content writer and editor with a niche in comparative analysis. At Diffeence Wiki, she crafts clear and unbiased comparisons to guide readers in making informed decisions. With a dedication to thorough research and quality, Sumera's work stands out in the digital realm. Off the clock, she enjoys reading and exploring diverse cultures.
