Στοιχειώδη
elementary [principles]
Translated by Catharine Roth12 Apr 2014Vetting: high1 revision
Translation
[Meaning] the introductory [ones], the first [ones], and those of the beginning.
Greek original · Adler’s text
Στοιχειώδη· τὰ εἰσαγωγικά, τὰ πρῶτα, καὶ τὰ τῆς ἀρχῆς.
Betacode
*stoixeiw/dh: ta\ ei)sagwgika/, ta\ prw=ta, kai\ ta\ th=s a)rxh=s.
Notes
- No equivalent entry in other lexica.
The headword, neuter nominative/accusative plural of the adjectivestoixeiw/dhs , is used in mathematics, medicine, and other fields.
cf. sigma 1239, sigma 1241.
Linked from2 entries
- π2959Πρῶτα στοιχεῖαfirst letters, first principles[Meaning] the alphabet. "And, really, bad ones badly." He is speaking about letters, [saying] that because of low birth [he has not learned] even these well.
- σ1241Στοιχείωσιςelementary exposition, doctrine of the elements, teaching[Meaning a] most/very accurate excerpt [or: summary]; the first teaching, or arrangement [sc. of topics].
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Revision history1 revision · last 13 Apr 2014
- expanded note; tweaks and cosmetics; raised status — David Whitehead
- Translated — Catharine Roth