tenet
tenet — noun
- tenetsingular
- tenetsplural
1. a central principle or belief that a person, organization, or system of thought
a central principle or belief that a person, organization, or system of thought accepts as true and uses as a foundation for its ideas or actions
One of the central tenets of Buddhism is that all life is connected and interdependent.
tenet of [religion] + is that-clause
The company's core tenets include honesty, respect for customers, and a commitment to quality.
possessive + core tenets + include [list]
Tuan explained the main tenet of his political philosophy during the debate with his classmates.
A basic tenet of modern medicine is that treatment decisions should be guided by scientific evidence.
The professor asked each student to identify three central tenets of democratic government in their essay.
- principle
the closest everyday synonym; slightly broader and used in moral, scientific, and practical contexts alike
- doctrine
more formal and often tied to a specific institution, especially religious or political
- creed
strongly personal, often religious; implies a statement of faith rather than a practical rule
- conviction
focuses on the individual's firm personal belief rather than a shared system
文法句型
tenet of [belief system]
possessive + tenet(s) + include/state/require
用法筆記
Often appears in the plural form 'tenets' when describing the multiple foundational beliefs of a system. Common in academic, political, and religious writing.