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hypothetical imperative vs principle

principle vs hypothetical imperative

hypothetical imperative and principle both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hypothetical imperative Yes No No No
principle Yes No No No
As nouns, principle is a hypernym of hypothetical imperative; that is, principle is a word with a broader meaning than hypothetical imperative:
  • hypothetical imperative: a principle stating the action required to attain a desired goal
  • principle: rule of personal conduct
Other hypernyms of hypothetical imperative include precept.
hypothetical imperative (noun) principle (noun)
a principle stating the action required to attain a desired goal a basic truth or law or assumption
a rule or standard especially of good behavior
(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
rule of personal conduct
Difference between hypothetical imperative and principle

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