ADJECTIVE
prinzipiell/pʁɪnt͡siˈpi̯ɛl/in principle; fundamentally; basically
prinzipiell is a German adjective that means in principle, fundamentally, or basically. It is pronounced /pʁɪnt͡siˈpi̯ɛl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "prinzipieller" and "prinzipiellsten".
Definitions
1.based on principles, fundamental, in essence(general, fundamental)
a.as a rule, generally/by principle
Prinzipiell habe ich nichts dagegen, aber es gibt Bedenken.—In principle I have nothing against it, but there are concerns.
2.basically, generally, in general(adverbial use)
a.used to indicate something holds true in most cases
Prinzipiell kann jeder teilnehmen, der sich anmeldet.—Basically, anyone who registers can participate.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | prinzipiell |
|---|---|
| Comparative | prinzipieller |
| Superlative | prinzipiellsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "prinzipiell" mean in English?
- "prinzipiell" means in principle, fundamentally, or basically. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "prinzipiell"?
- "prinzipiell" is pronounced /pʁɪnt͡siˈpi̯ɛl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "prinzipiell"?
- The comparative of "prinzipiell" is "prinzipieller" and the superlative is "prinzipiellsten".
- What part of speech is "prinzipiell"?
- "prinzipiell" is a adjective in German.
