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tenet

 

[ ˈtɛnɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.

Synonyms

belief, doctrine, principle

Examples of usage

  • Freedom of speech is a basic tenet of democracy.
  • The tenets of Buddhism include the Four Noble Truths.
  • The scientific tenet of evolution is widely accepted.
  • The tenet of non-violence is central to Gandhi's philosophy.

Translations

Translations of the word "tenet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 princípio

🇮🇳 सिद्धांत

🇩🇪 Grundsatz

🇮🇩 prinsip

🇺🇦 принцип

🇵🇱 zasada

🇯🇵 原則 (gensoku)

🇫🇷 principe

🇪🇸 principio

🇹🇷 ilke

🇰🇷 원칙 (wonchik)

🇸🇦 مبدأ (mabda')

🇨🇿 princip

🇸🇰 princíp

🇨🇳 原则 (yuánzé)

🇸🇮 načelo

🇮🇸 grundvallaratriði

🇰🇿 қағида

🇬🇪 პრინციპი (prinʦip'i)

🇦🇿 prinsip

🇲🇽 principio

Etymology

The word 'tenet' originated from the Latin word 'tenere', which means 'to hold'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Initially used in a religious context, 'tenet' has evolved to encompass any fundamental belief or principle. Over time, it has become a common term in various fields, including philosophy, religion, and politics.

See also: tenets.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,754, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.