Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
principia
noun
/prɪnˈsɪpiə/
Definition
Principia refers to fundamental principles or foundational concepts in a particular field, especially in science and philosophy.
Examples
- The Principia Mathematica was a landmark work in mathematical logic.
- In her book, she outlined the principia of sustainable development.
- Newton’s ‘Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica’ laid the groundwork for classical mechanics.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘principia’ signifies a set of guiding rules or principles that underpin a theory or a system.
Synonyms
- principles
- foundations
- basis
- axioms
- fundamentals
