tenet
gb/tˈɛnət/ us/tˈɛnət/
C1
English
~ 27800
alapelv
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
alapelv
B2
Usage pattern:
a tenet of [a religion / philosophy / system]
Freedom of speech is a central tenet of modern democracy.
A szólásszabadság a modern demokrácia egyik központi alapelve.
Nonviolence was a key tenet of her political philosophy.
Az erőszakmentesség politikai filozófiájának egyik kulcsfontosságú alapelve volt.
The book challenges some of the basic tenets of traditional economics.
Respect for all life is a fundamental tenet of their religion.
These policies conflict with the core tenets of our organization.
Learner examples
Honesty is an important tenet of our school rules.
Az őszinteség iskolánk szabályainak egyik fontos alapelve.
One tenet of this religion is to help the poor.
Ennek a vallásnak egyik alapelve, hogy segíteni kell a szegényeket.
The party changed some of its main tenets after the election.
A key tenet of science is to test every idea.
These ideas go against the basic tenets of human rights.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "tenet" with "tenant". A "tenet" is a belief or principle; a "tenant" is a person who rents a house or apartment. Learners may also overuse "tenet" in casual speech, but it is mainly used in formal or written contexts (in everyday conversation, "principle" or "belief" is more common).
Meaning
Core principle or belief
Collocations
core tenet
|central tenet
|basic tenet
|fundamental tenet
|religious tenet
|tenets of democracy
Synonyms
principle (Very close in meaning; slightly broader and more common in everyday language than "tenet".)
|
doctrine (Often used for official religious or political teachings; can sound more institutional than "tenet".)
|
belief (More general and personal; "tenet" usually refers to beliefs within an organized system.)
|
dogma (Emphasizes official, often rigidly held beliefs; can have a negative tone compared with neutral "tenet".)
Antonyms
heresy (An opinion that goes against accepted beliefs or tenets, especially in religion.)
Themes
philosophy
|religion
|politics
|society
|education
Definition
An important idea or belief that is a basic rule in a religion, philosophy, or system of ideas.
A principle or belief, especially one that is central to a religion, philosophy, political system, or other organized set of ideas.
Grammar
Dictionary form
tenet
IPA
GB/tˈɛnət/
US/tˈɛnət/
Syllables & stress
ten - et (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ten)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: tenet
- Plural: tenets
Word family
Forms
tenets
noun
Related words
tenable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
untenable
adjective
Expressions
No expressions linked to this entry yet.