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What is the difference between prime and principal ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between prime and principal ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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13 Sep 2016
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In the adjective yes, but with the noun is becomes a more abstract use of the first definition. It still relates to time, and a form of order (of life) but not necessarily the first part. It does still imply a degree of importance though. :)
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Prime means the order of importance.
"The nurses prime concern was the well-being of her patient." Or
"You're in the prime of your life."
Principal is a noun and adjective so can mean the first order of importance and someone of high authority.
"The meeting was for the principal of the company."
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Yes, it is both an adjective and noun. As a noun it can be used to refer to the state or time of greatest vigour or success in a person's life. The prime of their life.
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wow, such a quick answer! do they both mean the order of importance?
- English (UK)
In the adjective yes, but with the noun is becomes a more abstract use of the first definition. It still relates to time, and a form of order (of life) but not necessarily the first part. It does still imply a degree of importance though. :)
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thanks for your immediate, constant answer. truly helps!
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