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principia

[prin-KIP-ee-uh]
nounfemininepl: principia (Latin plural) / principias (Portuguese plural)
princípios
1. Fundamental principles or basic laws, especially in philosophy or science
Newton's Principia Mathematica established the foundations of classical mechanics.
Os Princípios Matemáticos de Newton estabeleceram os fundamentos da mecânica clássica.
2. First principles or foundational elements of a discipline
The principia of natural philosophy guided scientific inquiry for centuries.
Os princípios da filosofia natural guiaram a investigação científica por séculos.
Synonyms
principlesfundamentalsfoundationsrudimentsbasics
Antonyms
consequencesresultsconclusionsapplications

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
princípios
Standard translation for the concept of first principles
Portugal
princípios
Standard translation, often used in academic contexts
Academic/Scientific
princípios fundamentais
More formal phrase emphasizing fundamental nature

Related Idioms & Phrases

first principles
back to basics
return to fundamentals
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