Definition

1. Noun:
   • A principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true by a person, group, or organization, especially one forming part of a larger system of thought. It is a core idea that is accepted and followed.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • A central tenet of democracy is the right to vote.
  • One of the basic tenets of their philosophy is kindness to all living things.
  • The scientist challenged a fundamental tenet of the old theory.

Advanced Usage

• "To hold a tenet": To believe in or adhere to a particular principle.
  • The community holds the tenet of non-violence above all else.
• "Core tenet": A fundamental or essential belief.
  • Honesty is a core tenet of their business practice.

Variants and Related Words

• Tenets (n): The plural form of tenet.
  • The book outlines the main tenets of the movement.

Synonyms

• Principle: A fundamental truth or proposition.
• Doctrine: A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a group.
• Dogma: A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
• Belief: An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof.
• Precept: A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

Antonyms

• Heresy: A belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine.
• Fallacy: A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Article of faith": A firmly held belief.
  • For him, telling the truth was an article of faith, not just a tenet.

Noun

1. a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof