PRAECIPUUM, praecipuum
Sounds Like: pry-KIP-oo-oom
Translations: chief, principal, special, particular, main, a chief thing, a principal thing, a special thing
From the root: PRAECIPUUS
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Explanation: This word is an adjective meaning 'chief', 'principal', 'special', or 'particular'. It can also be used as a noun, meaning 'a chief thing' or 'the main point'. It is often used to emphasize the most important or prominent aspect of something.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative; or Singular, Masculine or Neuter, Genitive (of the chief thing); or Plural, Masculine, Genitive (of chief things)
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
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