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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBut principal
Pronunciation / Transliteration: byoo prã-sipal
"Le but principal de l'organisation est de promouvoir la durabilité environnementale."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The fundamental reason for which something exists or is done.
"The core purpose of the organization is to promote environmental sustainability." - 2
A central aim that guides decisions and actions.
"Understanding your core purpose can help align your team's efforts."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'core' originates from the Latin word 'cor', meaning 'heart', while 'purpose' comes from the Old French 'porpos', derived from Latin 'propositus', meaning 'proposed'. The combination reflects a central aim or reason for existence, evolving in usage to denote fundamental objectives in various contexts.
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But principal
Transliteration: byoo prã-sipal
"Le but principal de l'organisation est de promouvoir la durabilité environnementale."
Kernzweck
Transliteration: kɛrn-tsvɛk
"Der Kernzweck der Organisation ist die Förderung der ökologischen Nachhaltigkeit."
Scopo principale
Transliteration: skɔːpo prinʧiˈpale
"Lo scopo principale dell'organizzazione è promuovere la sostenibilità ambientale."
Propósito central
Transliteration: proˈposito senˈtral
"El propósito central de la organización es promover la sostenibilidad ambiental."
Propósito central
Transliteration: proˈpozitu ˈsẽtɾaw
"O propósito central da organização é promover a sustentabilidade ambiental."
मुख्य उद्देश्य
Transliteration: Mukhya Uddeshya
"संस्थान का मुख्य उद्देश्य पर्यावरणीय स्थिरता को बढ़ावा देना है।"
核心目的
Transliteration: héxīn mùdì
"该组织的核心目的是促进环境可持续性。"
핵심 목적
Transliteration: haeksim mokjeok
"조직의 핵심 목적은 환경 지속 가능성을 촉진하는 것입니다."
コア目的
Transliteration: koa mokuteki
"その組織のコア目的は環境の持続可能性を促進することです。"
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