Dictionary Entry
principal
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/Word FrequencyNot availableCurriculum FrequencyLess common (1)The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.
In a Sentence
“A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest.”
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