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tenet

//ˈtenɪt//
English Definition
A principle or belief held by a group.
中文释义
信条;原则;宗旨
Example Sentence

The central tenet of the scientific method is that conclusions must be based on reproducible evidence.

科学方法的核心信条是,结论必须基于可重复的证据。

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ten(持,hold) → 秉持的信念 → 信条。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “tenet”?

  1. A Deeply moving; sharply painful.
  2. B Far-reaching; extreme.
  3. C A principle or belief held by a group.
  4. D A firm belief; a guilty verdict.
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C — A principle or belief held by a group.. “tenet” means A principle or belief held by a group..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “A principle or belief held by a group.”?

  1. A tenet
  2. B conviction
  3. C poignant
  4. D radical
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A — tenet. “tenet” means A principle or belief held by a group..

Common questions about “tenet”

What does “tenet” mean?

tenet — A principle or belief held by a group.. In Chinese: 信条;原则;宗旨.

How do you pronounce “tenet”?

tenet is pronounced //ˈtenɪt//.

How is “tenet” used in a sentence?

The central tenet of the scientific method is that conclusions must be based on reproducible evidence. (科学方法的核心信条是,结论必须基于可重复的证据。)

What are synonyms for “tenet”?

principle, doctrine, belief — all close in meaning to tenet (A principle or belief held by a group.).

Is “tenet” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. tenet is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “tenet”?

ten(持,hold) → 秉持的信念 → 信条。

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