dogma
The English word 'tenet' translates to Latin as dogma.
dogma refers to a specific opinion, belief or principle.
Meaning: an opinion, belief or principle (noun)
Which one should you use?
While dogma is used for a tenet or belief, the word principium can also be used to mean a principle, though it specifically carries the connotation of a beginning or a foundation of something.
Did you know?
- The Latin dogma is related to the Greek verb dokéō, which means 'to suppose', suggesting that tenets were once viewed as opinions rather than absolute facts.
- The word dogma entered the Latin language because the Romans imported entire philosophical systems and technical terminology from Ancient Greece.
Examples in context
- Deus solus tenet.God alone holds.
- Honestas est principium virtutis.Honor is the foundation of virtue.
- Ecclesia Christiana multa dogmata continet.The Christian Church contains many dogmas.
- Honestas fundamentum familiae est.Honor is the foundation of the family.
- Quid est verum dogma?What is the true dogma?
Example conversation
Gaius and Aurelia are discussing philosophy in a garden.
- GaiusAurelia, hoc dogma est falsum.Aurelia, this tenet is false.
- AureliaCur hoc dogma negas, Gai?Why do you deny this tenet, Gaius?
- GaiusRatio hoc dogma vincit.Reason overcomes this tenet.
- AureliaFortasse ratio vera est.Perhaps reason is true.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dogma, CC BY-SA 4.0.
