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Meaning:

Noun:

  • A fundamental assumption.
  • A rule used to choose among solutions to a problem.
  • somewhat|dated A fundamental essence, particularly one producing a given quality.
  • obsolete A beginning.
  • physics A rule or law of nature, or the basic idea on how the laws of nature are applied.
  • plural Moral rule or aspect.

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