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yin vs principle

principle vs yin

yin and principle both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
yin Yes No No No
principle Yes No No No
As nouns, principle is a hypernym of yin; that is, principle is a word with a broader meaning than yin:
  • yin: the dark negative feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology
  • principle: a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
Other hypernyms of yin include rule.
yin (noun) principle (noun)
the dark negative feminine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology 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 yin and principle

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