fixed principle

[FꞮKST PRꞮN.sə.pəl]
nounpl: fixed principles
princípio fixo
1. An established rule or fundamental truth that does not change and serves as the basis for action or belief
The company operates on the fixed principle that customer satisfaction comes first.
A empresa funciona segundo o princípio fixo de que a satisfação do cliente é primordial.
2. A constant or immutable guideline in philosophy, science, or ethics
In mathematics, the principle that two plus two equals four is a fixed principle.
Em matemática, o princípio fixo de que dois mais dois é igual a quatro é imutável.
3. A core belief or standard that remains unchanged despite varying circumstances
His fixed principle of honesty guided all his business decisions.
Seu princípio fixo de honestidade orientou todas as suas decisões comerciais.
The phrase 'fixed principle' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts in formal, academic, and business discourse. In Brazil, it often appears in legal, philosophical, and corporate governance discussions. The concept reflects values of stability and consistency important in both cultures' approach to ethics, business practices, and organizational standards.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fundamental principlecore principleestablished ruleimmutable lawbasic tenetconstant principle
Antonyms / Antônimos
variable principleflexible guidelinechangeable rulemutable law

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
princípio fixo
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
princípio fixo
Common in academic and formal contexts
São Paulo
princípio fixo
Widely used in business and corporate environments
Portugal
princípio fixo
Identical usage; formal and philosophical contexts

Related Words

principlefoundationaxiomdoctrinestandardcriterionruleguideline

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand on a principle
work on fixed principles
hold fast to a principle
abide by fixed principles
operate according to fixed principles
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