principia
pronunciation
How to pronounce principia in British English:
UK [prɪn'sɪpɪə]
How to pronounce principia in American English:
US [prɪn'sɪpɪr]
Word Origin
- principia (n.)
- "fundamental principles," plural of Latin principium "beginning, origin" (see principle (n.)). Especially as the short form of the title of Newton's book (published 1687).