principal

/ˈprɪnsəpəl/
adjective/noun

Most important; main, or the head of a school

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Example
"The principal reason for the delay was traffic."
Perfect for

Emphasizing the most important aspect or person

Instead of

"The main reason for the delay was traffic"

Say this

"The principal reason for the delay was traffic"

Impact

Conveys importance and authority with precision

Word Pair

This word is commonly confused with principle.

Memory Tip:

"Principal is your pal (the school head), Principle is a rule"

Related Words
mainprimarychiefhead

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Difficulty

medium

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