tenet

te·net

noun \ˈte-nət also ˈtē-nət\

Definition of TENET

: a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true; especially : one held in common by members of an organization, movement, or profession

Examples of TENET

1. the central tenets of a religion
2. one of the basic tenets of the fashion industry

Origin of TENET

Latin, he holds, from tenēre to hold

First Known Use: circa 1600

Rhymes with TENET

genet, jennet, rennet, senate, sennet, sennit