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noun
- 1. a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy: "the tenets of a democratic society"
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The meaning of TENET is a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true; especially : one held in common by members of an organization, movement, or profession. How to use tenet in a sentence. Did you know? Tenets vs. Tenants
a principle that is an accepted belief of a particular group:
A tenet is a principle or belief honored by a person or, more often, a group of people. "Seek pleasure and avoid pain" is a basic tenet of Hedonism. "God exists" is a tenet of most major religions. Tenet is pronounced "ten’it." The word evolved from the Latin tenere "to hold." The noun tenet is an opinion or doctrine one holds.
tenet. noun [ C ] formal us / ˈten.ɪt / uk / ˈten.ɪt / Add to word list. one of the principles on which a belief or theory is based: It is a tenet of contemporary psychology that an individual's mental health is supported by having good social networks. Synonym. precept formal. Compare. dogma disapproving.
The tenets of a theory or belief are the main principles on which it is based. Non-violence and patience are the central tenets of their faith. American English : tenet / ˈtɛnɪt /
noun. A principle taught or advanced for belief, as by a religious or philosophical group: doctrine, dogma, teaching.
noun. /ˈtenɪt/ (formal) one of the principles or beliefs that a theory or larger set of beliefs is based on. one of the basic/central tenets of Christianity. Extra Examples. Word Origin. Join us. Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press!
tenet (noun) tenet / ˈ tɛnət/ noun. plural tenets. Britannica Dictionary definition of TENET. [count] formal. : a belief or idea that is very important to a group. the central tenets of a religion. one of the basic tenets of the fashion industry.
noun. any opinion, principle, doctrine, dogma, etc., especially one held as true by members of a profession, group, or movement. Synonyms: position, belief. tenet. / ˈtiːnɪt; ˈtɛnɪt / noun. a belief, opinion, or dogma.
A principle, doctrine, or belief held as a truth, as by some group. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: dogma. rule. philosophy. maxim. canon. credo. opinion. position. creed. principle. conviction. belief. doctrine. view. teaching. Other Word Forms of Tenet. Noun. Singular: tenet. Plural:
