Principal ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Principal ( adjective )

1. Most important, consequential, or influential.
2. Of or relating to a school principal.
3. Having a rank of authority or control.
4. First in order of importance.
5. Being the original amount of money invested or lent.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, from latin principalis, from princeps, princip- 'chief, first', from primus 'first' + capere 'take'. the sense 'primary, main' (late middle english) gave rise to the senses 'chief, leading' (late 16th century) and 'of or relating to a school principal' (early 20th century).

Examples:

1. The principal objective of the company is to maximize profits.
2. The principal of the school held a meeting with the parents.
3. She is the principal dancer in the ballet company.
4. The principal cause of the problem is a lack of funding.
5. He invested $10,000 as the principal amount in the stock market.

(As a noun)

Principal ( noun )

1. Most important, consequential, or influential.
2. Of or relating to a school principal.
3. Having a rank of authority or control.
4. First in order of importance.
5. Being the original amount of money invested or lent.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, from latin principalis, from princeps, princip- 'chief, first', from primus 'first' + capere 'take'. the sense 'primary, main' (late middle english) gave rise to the senses 'chief, leading' (late 16th century) and 'of or relating to a school principal' (early 20th century).

Examples:

1. The principal objective of the company is to maximize profits.
2. The principal of the school held a meeting with the parents.
3. She is the principal dancer in the ballet company.
4. The principal cause of the problem is a lack of funding.
5. He invested $10,000 as the principal amount in the stock market.