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doctrine vs precept

precept vs doctrine

doctrine and precept both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
doctrine Yes No No No
precept Yes No No No
As nouns, precept is a hyponym of doctrine; that is, precept is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than doctrine:
  • doctrine: a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
  • precept: a doctrine that is taught
doctrine (noun) precept (noun)
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school a doctrine that is taught
rule of personal conduct
Difference between doctrine and precept

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