TENET Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word tenet. (close relations)
Definition of TENET
Best Alternative Words for TENET
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| belief | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any cognitive content held as true • a vague idea in which some confidence is placed | ||||||||
| doctrine | nounn | |||||||
noun • a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school | ||||||||
| philosophy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school • the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics • any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation | ||||||||
| precept | nounn | |||||||
noun • rule of personal conduct • a doctrine that is taught | ||||||||
| principle | nounn | |||||||
noun • a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct • a rule or standard especially of good behavior • a basic truth or law or assumption • a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system • rule of personal conduct • (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature) | ||||||||
| rule | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior • something regarded as a normative example • prescribed guide for conduct or action • (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice • a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct • the duration of a monarch's or government's power • dominance or power through legal authority • directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted • any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order • a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system • (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems • measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths verb • exercise authority over; as of nations • decide with authority • be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance • decide on and make a declaration about • have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac • mark or draw with a ruler • keep in check | ||||||||
| dogma | nounn | |||||||
noun • a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof • a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative | ||||||||
