tenet
0 antonyms and opposites of tenet, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A principle or belief held to be true by a person or, more often, by a group, religion or movement.
How to use tenet
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Formal and usually plural. Most often applied to religions, philosophies, political movements and professional disciplines rather than to one person's opinions.
Etymology
From Latin tenet 'he holds', from tenere 'to hold'.
Full origin of tenet →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between tenet and tenant?
A tenet is a principle or belief held by a group. A tenant is a person who rents a home or premises from a landlord. They sound nearly the same but share no meaning, and writing 'a central tenant of the theory' is a common error.
What is the difference between a tenet and a doctrine?
A tenet is a single principle within a belief system. A doctrine is usually the whole formal body of teaching, or an officially adopted policy. A doctrine can be made up of several tenets.