Tenets: meaning, definitions and examples

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tenets

 

[ ˈtɛnɪts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

belief system

Tenets are the principles or beliefs that form the foundation of a belief system or ideology. They are the core values that guide a person's behavior and decision-making process. Tenets are often considered immutable and non-negotiable.

Synonyms

beliefs, creeds, principles

Examples of usage

  • The tenets of democracy include freedom of speech and equality.
  • One of the key tenets of Buddhism is the concept of karma.
  • Following the tenets of a religion can provide a sense of purpose and direction in life.

Translations

Translations of the word "tenets" in other languages:

🇵🇹 princípios

🇮🇳 सिद्धांत

🇩🇪 Grundsätze

🇮🇩 prinsip

🇺🇦 принципи

🇵🇱 zasady

🇯🇵 原則 (gensoku)

🇫🇷 principes

🇪🇸 principios

🇹🇷 ilkeler

🇰🇷 원칙 (wonchik)

🇸🇦 مبادئ (mabadi)

🇨🇿 zásady

🇸🇰 zásady

🇨🇳 原则 (yuánzé)

🇸🇮 načela

🇮🇸 grundvallarreglur

🇰🇿 қағидалар

🇬🇪 პრინციპები (princip'ebi)

🇦🇿 prinsiplər

🇲🇽 principios

Etymology

The word 'tenets' originated from the Latin word 'tenere', which means 'to hold'. It first appeared in the English language in the 16th century. The concept of 'tenets' has been integral to various belief systems and ideologies throughout history, shaping the principles and values of societies and individuals.

See also: tenet.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,402, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.