NYT Dictionary

PRINCIPAL

/ˈpɹɪn.sɪ.pəl/
AdjectiveNounPRIN-ci-palprin-ci-pal · 3 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019

Meaning

Primary; most important; first level in importance.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English principal, from Old French principal, from Latin prīncipālis.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

chiefmainprimarycapitalheadteacherheadmasterheadmistressdeanrectorclient

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2018, 2019.

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