PRINCIPLE — 9 letter word
principle
The word principle has 9 letters: P, R, I, N, C, I, P, L, E. It contains 3 vowels and 6 consonants. It scores 15 points in Scrabble and 20 in Words With Friends. As a noun, it means "(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)".
9 letter word "principle": P R I N C I P L E — noun
Scrabble score: 15 Words With Friends: 20
Letter Analysis of principle
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | Consonant | 3 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| I | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| N | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| C | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| L | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| E | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
3 vowels, 6 consonants, 7 unique letters
Definition of principle
noun
- (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature) Synonyms: rationale
- a basic truth or law or assumption "the principles of democracy"
- a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system "the principle of the conservation of mass" Synonyms: rule
- a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct "their principles of composition characterized all their works" Synonyms: rule
- a rule or standard especially of good behavior "They were a person of principle."
- rule of personal conduct Synonyms: precept