Doctrine

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑktrɪn/

Definitions of doctrine

noun a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher explained the basic doctrines of the religion to the students.

A2 The company follows a strict safety doctrine to ensure the well-being of its employees.

B1 The political party's doctrine on healthcare reform was widely debated.

B2 The military's doctrine on combat strategy has evolved over the years.

C1 The philosopher's doctrine on ethics challenged traditional beliefs.

C2 The scientist's groundbreaking doctrine revolutionized the field of physics.

Examples of doctrine in a Sentence

formal The company's strict adherence to the doctrine of non-disclosure agreements is well-known.

informal He doesn't really follow any particular doctrine when it comes to cooking, he just throws things together.

slang I don't care about your dating doctrine, I just want to have fun.

figurative Her doctrine of forgiveness and kindness is what guides her through life.

Grammatical Forms of doctrine

• plural: doctrines
• comparative: more doctrine
• superlative: most doctrine
• present tense: doctrine
• future tense: will doctrine
• perfect tense: have doctrined
• continuous tense: is doctrining
• singular: doctrine
• positive degree: doctrine
• infinitive: to doctrine
• gerund: doctrining
• participle: doctrined

Origin and Evolution of doctrine

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'doctrine' originated from the Latin word 'doctrina' which means teaching or instruction.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'doctrine' evolved to refer to a set of beliefs or principles taught by a particular group or organization, especially in the context of religion or politics.