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A1
If you imagine that the l on the end of principal looks like a '1', then the last two letters become 'A1'. This may help you to remember that principal denotes 'the most important' or 'main'.
My principal concern is the
safety of the dove.
(my A1 concern, i.e., main concern)
You can explain your absence to the principal.
(to the A1, i.e., the most important person in the department)
If you imagine that the l on the end of principal looks like a '1', then the last two letters become 'A1'. This may help you to remember that principal denotes 'the most important' or 'main'.
(my A1 concern, i.e., main concern)
(to the A1, i.e., the most important person in the department)
