El principi
Example: El principi de la justícia és fonamental en qualsevol societat democràtica.
Definition
"El principi" refers to the fundamental truth or idea that serves as the foundation for a belief, system, or behavior. It is the starting point or basis from which other concepts or actions logically follow, such as in the phrase 'El principi de la justícia.'
Etymology
The term "el principi" comes from the Latin word 'principium,' meaning 'beginning' or 'origin.' It entered Catalan retaining the sense of the first or foundational element. Did you know that 'principium' is also the root of the English word 'principle,' highlighting their shared origin?
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"El principi" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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