Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fundamental tenet
noun
/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl ˈtɛnɪt/
Definition
A central principle or belief that serves as the foundation for a system of thought, behavior, or reasoning.
Examples
- One fundamental tenet of democracy is the importance of free speech.
- The fundamental tenet of the scientific method is that hypotheses must be testable and falsifiable.
- In philosophy, the fundamental tenet of existentialism is that individuals are responsible for giving their own lives meaning.
Meaning
The basic idea or principle that underlies a set of beliefs or philosophies.
Synonyms
- basic principle
- core belief
- essential doctrine
- foundational idea
