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precepta general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought; a moral instruction

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought; a moral instruction

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpriːsept/

Korean meaning: 행동이나 사고를 규제하려는 일반적 규칙; 도덕적 교훈

Korean pronunciation: **프리**셉트

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's favorite precept was 'Never go to bed angry'
  • The dating precept 'don't text back immediately' is making everyone play hard to get
  • The martial arts school teaches the precept of respect before strength

precept

NOUN

//ˈpriːsept//

a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought; a moral instruction

precept concept
💡 Concept

an elderly teacher with kind eyes points to a list of behavioral guidelines written on the chalkboard. She gestures warmly while explaining each rule to her students seated at their desks. The students listen carefully and nod as they understand how these rules will help them make good choices. Some students take notes while others raise their hands to ask thoughtful questions. The classroom atmosphere shows respect and learning as the moral instructions are being shared. a general rule intended to regulate behavior through moral instruction

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpriːsept/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpriːsept/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpre--
Rootcept

Origin

From Latin praeceptum, meaning 'something received beforehand' or 'a rule given in advance.' It comes from the verb praecipere, meaning 'to take beforehand' or 'to instruct.'

🎵Rhyme

conceptacceptexcept
concept
accept
except

🔗Collocations

moral precept
religious precept
follow precepts
basic precept
ancient precept
precept of wisdom

📝Examples

My grandmother's favorite precept was 'Never go to bed angry'

😄 Fun example

The dating precept 'don't text back immediately' is making everyone play hard to get

The martial arts school teaches the precept of respect before strength

😄 Fun example

His life precept 'eat dessert first' has led to some interesting dinner parties

📚Related Words

Synonyms

principlerulemaximdoctrineguideline

Antonyms

chaosdisorder

Related

conceptperceptionreceptionteachinginstruction

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