Principal

Pronunciation: /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

Definitions of principal

noun a sum of money lent or invested, on which interest is paid

Example Sentences

adjective first or highest in rank, importance, value, etc.; chief; foremost

Example Sentences

Examples of principal in a Sentence

formal The principal of the school is responsible for overseeing the daily operations.

informal I heard the principal is retiring next year.

slang The principal is cool, he lets us have extra recess sometimes.

figurative In this story, the principal character faces many challenges but ultimately triumphs.

Grammatical Forms of principal

• past tense: principaled
• plural: principals
• comparative: more principal
• superlative: most principal
• present tense: principal
• future tense: will principal
• perfect tense: have principaled
• continuous tense: is principal
• singular: principal
• positive degree: principal
• infinitive: to principal
• gerund: principaling
• participle: principaling

Origin and Evolution of principal

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'principal' originated from the Latin word 'principalis', which is derived from 'princeps' meaning 'first in importance or rank'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of leadership or importance, the word 'principal' evolved to also refer to a sum of money invested or lent, and eventually to the head of a school.