tenet

Meanings

• noun

  A principle or belief, particularly one that is held very strongly.

  - "The tenet of their religion is to help the needy."
  - "The scientific tenet that all matter is in constant motion."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tenet
tenor , denier , renter

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Variants

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tenet , tenets

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Etymology

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From Old French tenir, meaning 'to hold'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'tenet' is also used in the phrase 'hold the tenet', which means 'to maintain a belief or principle'.

2. The term 'tenet' is often used in legal contexts, such as 'tenets of a lease agreement'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Doctrine: A set of principles or teachings that a group or organization follows.

2. Principle: A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the basis for a system or theory.

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Culture

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In philosophy and theology, a tenet refers to a fundamental principle or doctrine. In law, it refers to a legal principle or rule.

How to Memorize "tenet"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a belief or principle being held firmly in your hand.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tenet' with the word 'belief' or 'principle'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tenets are what we hold' to remember the definition.

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