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principal
the original amount of a loan, excluding interest
In more detail
1. (noun) the person in charge of a school
2. (noun) the main amount of money lent or borrowed, not including interest
3. (adjective) most important; main
Examples
- 1. The principal called an assembly for all students.
- 2. You must pay back both the principal and the interest on your loan.
- 3. The principal reason for the project's failure was poor planning.
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