199 Synonyms for Principal: star, master

principal (199 synonym found)

Principal has 199 synonyms. The top synonyms for principal are star, master, rank, register, stop, mixture, bassoon, head and 191 more. Another word for principal is star. Browse the full list below.

Principal is commonly confused — see principal vs. principle.

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chief executive officer

capital gains distribution

Frequently asked questions

What is a synonym for principal?

A common synonym for principal is star. Other synonyms include master, rank, register, stop.

How many synonyms does principal have?

Principal has 199 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does principal mean?

(adj): primary; most important in a group Example: "smith is the principal architect of this design." (n): the money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated;

Definition of principal:

(adj) : primary; most important in a group

"smith is the principal architect of this design."

(n) : the money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated; the principal administrator of a school

"a portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

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