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Tenet has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

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Noun
1

a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof

"The sect's founding tenet was that their leader had ascended to heaven while still alive, a claim no one could verify."

2

An opinion, belief, or principle that is held as absolute truth by someone or especially an organization.

"The monastery's strict rule of silence remains a core tenet for every monk who takes their vows."

Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
religious doctrine
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
article of faith
Rhyming Words
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