Teachings: meaning, definitions and examples

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teachings

 

[ หˆtiหtสƒษชล‹z ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious beliefs

The doctrines or principles taught by a religious teacher or tradition. Teachings often serve as guidelines for behavior and beliefs within a religious community.

Synonyms

beliefs, doctrine, principles

Examples of usage

  • The teachings of Buddha emphasize compassion and non-violence.
  • The Christian teachings include the Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount.
Context #2 | Noun

education

The ideas, concepts, and knowledge passed on from a teacher to a student. Teachings in this context refer to the information and skills taught in a formal educational setting.

Synonyms

instruction, knowledge, lessons

Examples of usage

  • The professor's teachings on quantum physics were enlightening.
  • Teachers play a crucial role in imparting teachings to their students.

Translations

Translations of the word "teachings" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ensinamentos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคฆเฅ‡เคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lehren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ajaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั‡ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nauki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•™ใˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enseignements

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enseรฑanzas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถฤŸretiler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋ฅด์นจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนุงู„ูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uฤenia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•™ไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uฤenja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kennsla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพา›ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฌแƒแƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™limlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enseรฑanzas

Etymology

The word 'teachings' originated from the Old English word 'taecan', meaning 'to show, instruct, guide'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to refer to the principles, beliefs, and knowledge imparted by teachers or religious traditions.

See also: taught, teach, teachable, teacher, teachers, teaching, untaught.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,437 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.