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单词 principiate
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Definition of principiate in English:

principiate

noun prɪnˈsɪpɪət
Philosophy
  • That which results from or is produced by a principle; the product of a principle or principles.

verb prɪnˈsɪpɪət
Philosophy rare, historical
  • with object To cause to begin; to originate, initiate, set in motion.

Origin

Mid 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
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.

 
 

Definition of principiate in US English:

principiate

nounprɪnˈsɪpɪət
Philosophy
  • That which results from or is produced by a principle; the product of a principle or principles.

verbprɪnˈsɪpɪət
Philosophy rare, historical
  • with object To cause to begin; to originate, initiate, set in motion.

Origin

Mid 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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