decalogue

Meanings

• a list or set of ten commandments in Judaism and Christianity

  - "The Ten Commandments given to Moses on Mount Sinai form the basis of Jewish and Christian ethical and moral teachings."
  - "In the Bible, the Ten Commandments are engraved on two tablets of stone and are given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with decalogue
decagons , hedgeons , reconnoiter , repertoire

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Homophones

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1. decalogue () : a list or set of ten commandments in Judaism and Christianity
   

2. decalogue () : a set of ten diagrams or plans, especially in architecture or engineering
   

3. decalogue () : a set of ten propositions or statements, especially in philosophy or logic
   

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Variants

List of all variants of decalogue that leads to same result
decalogue , decalogues

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

derived from the Greek word 'deca' meaning 'ten' and the Latin word 'logia' meaning 'words' or 'teachings'.

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Trivia

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1. {"question"=>"What is the origin of the term 'decalogue'?", "answer"=>"The term 'decalogue' comes from the Greek words 'deca' meaning 'ten' and 'logia' meaning 'words' or 'teachings'. In the context of religion, a decalogue refers to a set or list of ten divine commandments or laws given to a people or nation by their deity or god. These ten commandments or laws typically cover moral and ethical issues, such as respect for human life, honesty, and fidelity, and are intended to provide a framework for living a virtuous and moral life in accordance with the will and commands of one's deity or god. The specific content and wording of the ten commandments or laws may vary depending on the particular religious tradition or belief system in question, but the fundamental idea and concept of a decalogue as a set or list of ten divine commandments or laws remains a common and enduring theme in the religious and spiritual traditions and beliefs of peoples and cultures around the world."}

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How to Memorize "decalogue"

1. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic device of associating each of the ten commandments with a corresponding object or image in a vivid and memorable way to help you remember and recall the exact sequence and wording of the ten commandments when needed.

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