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The synonyms of “Tenet” are: dogma, principle, belief, doctrine, precept, creed, credo, article of faith, canon, rule
Tenet as a Noun
Definitions of "Tenet" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “tenet” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- A religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof.
- A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.
Synonyms of "Tenet" as a noun (10 Words)
| article of faith | A separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will. |
| belief | Trust, faith, or confidence in (someone or something. We re prepared to fight for our beliefs. |
| canon | A complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church. Legislation which enables the Church of England General Synod to provide by canon for women to be ordained. |
| credo | A statement of the beliefs or aims which guide someone’s actions. He announced his credo in his first editorial. |
| creed | The written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group. Liberalism was more than a political creed. |
| doctrine | A stated principle of government policy, mainly in foreign or military affairs. The doctrine of predestination. |
| dogma | A religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof. The rejection of political dogma. |
| precept | A rate or tax set by a precept. The precept required a supplementary rate of 6 1p in the pound. |
| principle | Rule of personal conduct. The combination of male and female principles. |
| rule | Linguistics a rule describing or prescribing a linguistic practice. The rule of St Dominic. |
Usage Examples of "Tenet" as a noun
- The tenets of classical liberalism.
Associations of "Tenet" (30 Words)
| belief | A religious conviction. It strengthened my belief in his sincerity. |
| casuistry | The resolving of moral problems by the application of theoretical rules. The minister is engaging in nothing more or less than casuistry. |
| convention | Orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional. The party held its biennial convention. |
| credo | Any system of principles or beliefs. He announced his credo in his first editorial. |
| creed | A system of religious belief; a faith. People of many creeds and cultures. |
| doctrine | A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group. The doctrine of predestination. |
| dogma | A religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof. The dogmas of faith. |
| ecumenical | Of worldwide scope or applicability- Christopher Morley. The shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time. |
| guiding | Showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on. A guiding principle. |
| hydrostatics | The branch of mechanics concerned with the hydrostatic properties of liquids. |
| hyperborean | (Greek mythology) one of a people that the ancient Greeks believed lived in a warm and sunny land north of the source of the north wind. |
| immemorial | Originating in the distant past; very old. Time immemorial. |
| impregnate | Fertilize and cause to grow. Wood which had been impregnated with preservative. |
| inculcate | Instil (an idea, attitude, or habit) by persistent instruction. I tried to inculcate in my pupils an attitude of enquiry. |
| infuse | (of tea, herbs, etc.) release flavour or healing properties while being soaked. Her work is infused with an anger born of pain and oppression. |
| inspire | Breathe in (air); inhale. His philosophy inspired a later generation of environmentalists. |
| instill | Teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions. Her presence instilled faith into the children. |
| mores | (sociology) the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group. An offence against social mores. |
| morris | English poet and craftsman (1834-1896. |
| permeable | Allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through. Permeable membranes. |
| pigeonhole | Put a document in a pigeonhole. I was pigeonholed as a youth writer. |
| porous | (of a rock or other material) having minute spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass. He ran through a porous home defence to score easily. |
| preach | Used to affirm one’s approval of or support for a stated opinion, advocated course of action, etc. He preached to a large congregation. |
| precept | A rate or tax set by a precept. Children learn far more by example than by precept. |
| principle | A fundamental quality determining the nature of something. The first principle of all things was water. |
| rationale | (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature. He explained the rationale behind the change. |
| rudiment | The remains of a body part that was functional at an earlier stage of life. Meckel s diverticulum is the rudiment of the embryonic yolk sac. |
| rule | Mark or draw with a ruler. Rule the margins. |
| statics | The branch of mechanics concerned with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium. |
| transfuse | Pour out of one vessel into another. We became transfused by a radiance of joy. |