principium
Americannoun
plural
principianoun
Etymology
Origin of principium
1575–85; < Latin prīncipium literally, that which is first, equivalent to prīncip- ( prince ) + -ium -ium
Example Sentences
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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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