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tenet (테-닛 (강세: 테))a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtenɪt/

Korean meaning: 원칙, 신조, 교리 (특히 종교나 철학의 핵심 원칙)

Korean pronunciation: 테-닛 (강세: 테)

Example Sentences

  • The main tenet of his diet philosophy is 'eat pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.'
  • One central tenet of good parenting is patience, even when your child asks 'why' for the 100th time.
  • The company's founding tenet emphasizes customer satisfaction above all else.

tenet

NOUN

//ˈtenɪt//

a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy

tenet concept
💡 Concept

Teaching fundamental principles and beliefs

tenet mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

Ten-net holds my core beliefs — fundamental tenets!

tenet rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The senate's tenet: protect our planet!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtenɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtenɪt/

🌳Etymology

Rootten-
Suffix--et

Origin

From Latin 'tenere' meaning 'to hold' or 'to keep.' The word entered English through French usage in religious and philosophical contexts to describe principles one holds or maintains as beliefs.

🎵Rhyme

senateplanetjanet
senate
planet
janet

🔗Collocations

basic tenet
fundamental tenet
core tenet
religious tenet
philosophical tenet
violate a tenet
adhere to tenets

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The main tenet of his diet philosophy is 'eat pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.'

😄 Fun example

One central tenet of good parenting is patience, even when your child asks 'why' for the 100th time.

The company's founding tenet emphasizes customer satisfaction above all else.

Environmental protection is a key tenet of sustainable development.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

principledoctrinebeliefdogmacreed

Antonyms

heresydeviation

Related

philosophyideologyconvictionfaithaxiom

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