tenet — 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/
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
The master carved the school's core tenet deep into the stone wall.
TEN(hold) — A tenet is a core belief you hold tightly to your chest during a storm.
To save the dying planet, the leader announced a strict green tenet.
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🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
Latin root 'ten-' (hold) + present tense third person singular '-et' = tenet (a principle held or maintained)
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📝Examples
“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.”
“Environmental protection is a key tenet of sustainable development.”
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