单词 | principiate |
释义 | Definition of principiate in English:principiatenoun prɪnˈsɪpɪət Philosophy
verb prɪnˈsɪpɪət Philosophy rare, historical
OriginMid 17th century (in an earlier sense). From post-classical Latin principiatus, past participle of principiare. With use as noun compare post-classical Latin principiatum (neuter) derivative of a first principle Definition of principiate in US English:principiatenounprɪnˈsɪpɪət Philosophy
verbprɪnˈsɪpɪət Philosophy rare, historical
OriginMid 17th century (in an earlier sense). From post-classical Latin principiatus, past participle of principiare. With use as noun compare post-classical Latin principiatum (neuter) derivative of a first principle<br>early 17th century; earliest use found in Anthony Sherley (1565–?1636), adventurer and diplomat in the Persian service. From post-classical Latin principiat-, past participial stem of principiare to initiate, to derive from first principles (frequently from 1275 in British sources: see also note below) from classical Latin principium. |
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