principium

[ prin-sip-ee-uhm ]

noun

, plural prin·cip·i·a [prin-, sip, -ee-, uh].

1. a principle.

principium

/ prɪnˈsɪpɪəm /

noun

1. usually plural a principle, esp a fundamental one

Word History and Origins

Origin of principium¹

1575–85; < Latin prīncipium literally, that which is first, equivalent to prīncip- ( prince ) + -ium -ium

Word History and Origins

Origin of principium¹

C17: Latin: an origin, beginning

Example Sentences

This Study of Alchymy hath been rightly defined to be, Ars sine Arte, cuius principium est mentire, medium laborare, & finis mendicare: That is, an Art without an Art, which begins with Lying, is continued with Toil and Labour, and at last ends in Beggery.

From Literature

Inside one room, archaeologists found 120 silver coins that “must have been lost during an emergency” such as an invasion or a natural disaster, said the principium’s lead archaeologist Nemanja Mrdjic.

From Reuters

The VII Claudia Legion was active between 2nd and 5th centuries AD, and its walled camp and principium were separated from the rest of Viminacium, which had its own fortifications.

From Reuters

Covering an estimated 3,500 square meters, the headquarters - or principium - belonged to the VII Claudia Legion.

From Reuters

Dance at the Odyssey 2020 JA Collective presents the world premiere of “Wrenz Kaloogy” and Slauson Rec. stages the new work “Principium.”

From Los Angeles Times

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