principium

prin·cip·i·um

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prin-sip-ee-uh m]
- /prɪnˈsɪp i əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prin-sip-ee-uh m]
- /prɪnˈsɪp i əm/

Definitions of principium word

noun plural principium a principle. 1
noun principium a principle, esp a fundamental one 0
noun principium a principle 0
noun principium first principles; fundamentals 0

See all 4 definitions of principium

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Origin of principium

First appearance:

before 1575

One of the 34% oldest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Principium

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Principium

principium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

principium usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for principium

noun principium

generalization — the act or process of generalizing.
golden rule — a rule of ethical conduct, usually phrased “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” or, as in the Sermon on the Mount, “Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so unto them.” Matt. 7:12; Luke 6:31.
law — software law
basic — You use basic to describe things, activities, and principles that are very important or necessary, and on which others depend.
fundamental — serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.

All 6 Synonyms of principium