Tenet

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛnɪt/

Definitions of tenet

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

Example Sentences

A1 One of the basic tenets of Buddhism is to practice compassion towards all living beings.

A2 Freedom of speech is a fundamental tenet of democratic societies.

B1 Respecting others' opinions is a key tenet of effective communication.

B2 The scientific method is based on the tenet that all hypotheses must be tested and verified.

C1 The company's guiding tenet is to always prioritize customer satisfaction.

C2 In philosophical debates, scholars often disagree on the interpretation of certain tenets of existentialism.

Examples of tenet in a Sentence

formal The first tenet of the organization's code of conduct is honesty.

informal One important tenet around here is to always clean up after yourself.

slang The main tenet of their group is to always have each other's backs.

figurative Trust is a key tenet in building strong relationships.

Grammatical Forms of tenet

• past tense: teneted
• plural: tenets
• comparative: more tenet
• superlative: most tenet
• present tense: tenets
• future tense: will tenet
• perfect tense: have teneted
• continuous tense: is teneting
• singular: tenet
• positive degree: tenet
• infinitive: to tenet
• gerund: teneting
• participle: teneted

Origin and Evolution of tenet

First Known Use: 1608 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tenet' originated from the Latin word 'tenere' which means 'to hold'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of beliefs or principles held by a group or individual, the word 'tenet' has evolved to also refer to any fundamental belief or doctrine that is held to be true.