1. (noun)principle, precept rule of personal conduct Synonyms: rationale, precept, commandment, principle, teaching, rule
2. (noun)teaching, precept, commandment a doctrine that is taught Synonyms: precept, principle, didactics, teaching, educational activity, education, pedagogy, instruction, commandment
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'precept'
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1. precept Doctrine primarily signifies that which is taught; principle, the fundamental basis on which the teaching rests. A doctrine is reasoned out, and may be defended by reasoning; a dogma rests Synonyms: doctrine, article of belief, belief, precept, teaching, article of faith, dogma, principle, tenet
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