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Detailed Synonyms for precept in English

precept:

precept [the ~] noun

  1. the precept
    the regulation; the precept; the rule
  2. the precept
    the axiom; the dogma; the fundamental property; the precept; the maxim; the tenet
  3. the precept
    the main proposition; the principle; the precept; the central argument; the maxim
  4. the precept
    – a doctrine that is taught 1
    the teaching; the precept; the commandment
    – a doctrine that is taught 1
    • teaching [the ~] noun
      • the teachings of religion1
    • precept [the ~] noun
      • he believed all the Christian precepts1
    • commandment [the ~] noun
  5. the precept
    – rule of personal conduct 1
    the principle; the precept
    – rule of personal conduct 1

Related Words for "precept":

  • precepts

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Related Definitions for "precept":

  1. a doctrine that is taught1
    • he believed all the Christian precepts1
  2. rule of personal conduct1