Synonyms of tenet

tenet

noun

as in principle

an idea that is very important to a group

the central tenets of a religion

He refused to abide by one of the basic tenets of the fashion industry.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• principle
• rule
• standard
• premise
• law
• theory
• precept
• assumption
• doctrine
• basis
• hypothesis
• maxim
• presupposition
• axiom
• postulate
• proposition
• presumption
• given
• belief
• thesis
• truism
• premiss
• hypothetical
• supposition
• dogma
• foundation
• if
• gospel
• verity
• canon
• inference
• dictum
• assertion
• affirmation
• declaration
• deduction
• conclusion
• ground
• avouchment
• ipse dixit