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principle vs hypothetical imperative

hypothetical imperative vs principle

principle and hypothetical imperative both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
principle Yes No No No
hypothetical imperative Yes No No No
As nouns, hypothetical imperative is a hyponym of principle; that is, hypothetical imperative is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than principle:
  • principle: rule of personal conduct
  • hypothetical imperative: a principle stating the action required to attain a desired goal
Other hyponyms of principle include higher law, moral principle, caveat emptor.
principle (noun) hypothetical imperative (noun)
a basic truth or law or assumption a principle stating the action required to attain a desired goal
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 principle and hypothetical imperative

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