principium
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Etymology
Origin of principium
1575–85; < Latin prīncipium literally, that which is first, equivalent to prīncip- ( see prince) + -ium -ium
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So far then matter is, as we have said, the connecting link between the Idea and the principium individuationis, which is the form of knowledge of the individual, or the principle of sufficient reason.
From The World As Will And Idea (Vol. 1 of 3) by Schopenhauer, Arthur
Whoever he may be to whom this exposition of the divine nature is made, he reaps its highest reward, the emanatory principium itself operating to the highest end of the transmigrating souls.
From The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha Review of the Different Systems of Hindu Philosophy by Acharya, Madhava
Id principium apud nos artis, qua hodie Bohemi excellere putantur.”
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" by Various
The initium is pushed out of the way by that which follows; the principium serves as a basis for that which follows.
From Döderlein's Hand-book of Latin Synonymes by Döderlein, Ludwig
Quae unitas iuxta Pythagorae opinionem rerum omnium principium est, per cuius participationem unaquaeque res una dicitur.
From The Natural Philosophy of William Gilbert and His Predecessors by King, W. James
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