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JungKim Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

principal/principle followers



At 30 seconds into the video, this girl says:
And wherever this being was, he always had four (principal/principle) followers, disciples, protectors he would imbue with powers.

Is it principal or principle?
And why?
  

Top answer

The noun principle and the noun and adjective principal are often confused. Although pronounced alike, the words are not interchangeable in writing. A principle is broadly “a rule of action or conduct” ( His overriding principle is greed) or “a fundamental doctrine or tenet” ( Their principles do not permit the use of alcoholic beverages).

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The noun principle and the noun and adjective principal are often confused.

Although pronounced alike, the words are not interchangeable in writing.
A principle is broadly “a rule of action or conduct” ( His overriding principle is greed) or “a fundamental doctrine or tenet” ( Their principles do not permit the use of alcoholic beverages).

The adje
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Thanks.
I'd like to know which is the correct one in this case.
I thought it was 'principal' at first. But most quotes say it's 'principle'. So I'm asking.
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And wherever this being was, he always had four X followers, disciples, protectors he would imbue with powers.

Here is a way to solve your problem.
The word fits in the slot marked by X.
Would that word be an adjective or a noun?
Does the meaning "main, chief, most important" fit the