tenet
/ˈtenɪt/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈɛnət] /ˈtenɪt/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈɛnət] /ˈte-nət How to pronounce tenet (audio) also ˈtē-nət/ (ame, mw)
tenet — noun
- tenetsingular
- tenetsplural
1. a core belief or principle that a person, organization, or system of thought hol
a core belief or principle that a person, organization, or system of thought holds to be true and uses as a guide for action or thinking
Principal Valentina refused to expel the student, standing firm on her school's tenet that every child deserves a second chance.
tenet + that-clause stating a rule of conduct
The company built its reputation on the tenet that customer satisfaction comes before profit.
collocation: built on the tenet that
Dr. Okafor founded his medical practice on the tenet that prevention is better than cure.
The Watanabe family passed down the tenet of helping neighbors through generations.
Vikram adjusted the solar panel on his roof, following the tenet that small daily actions help protect the environment.
- principle
more general and widely used; a tenet is a specific type of principle that is foundational to a system
- doctrine
more formal and often tied to an established religion, political party, or school of thought
- belief
less formal and more personal; a tenet is a belief held as central within a group or system
- precept
formal, suggests a rule for conduct or behavior rather than a theoretical principle
文法句型
tenet that-clause
tenet of something
用法筆記
Frequently paired with adjectives such as central, fundamental, or core to stress its importance. Most common in contexts relating to religion, politics, philosophy, science, or organizational culture — less often used for everyday personal preferences.