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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.
TENET definition: 1. one of the principles on which a belief or theory is based: 2. one of the principles on which a…. Learn more.
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. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Tenet definition: any opinion, principle, doctrine, dogma, etc., especially one held as true by members of a profession, group, or movement.. See examples of TENET used in a sentence.
The tenets of a theory or belief are the main principles on which it is based. [formal] Non-violence and patience are the central tenets of their faith. [ + of] The judge's ruling was based on the simple commonsense tenet that no man is above the law. Synonyms: principle, rule, doctrine, creed More Synonyms of tenet.
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.
Definition of tenet noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a principle or belief of a theory or religion: one of the basic tenets of Islam. (Definition of tenet from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of tenet. in Chinese (Traditional) 信條, 宗旨, 原則… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 信条, 宗旨, 原则… See more. in Spanish. principio… See more. in Portuguese. princípio…
tenet meaning, definition, what is tenet: a principle or belief, especially one th...: Learn more.
Tenet definition: A doctrine, principle, or position held as part of a philosophy, religion, or field of endeavor.
