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hypothetical imperative vs precept

precept vs hypothetical imperative

hypothetical imperative and precept both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hypothetical imperative Yes No No No
precept Yes No No No
As nouns, precept is a hypernym of hypothetical imperative; that is, precept is a word with a broader meaning than hypothetical imperative:
  • hypothetical imperative: a principle stating the action required to attain a desired goal
  • precept: rule of personal conduct
Other hypernyms of hypothetical imperative include principle.
hypothetical imperative (noun) precept (noun)
a principle stating the action required to attain a desired goal a doctrine that is taught
rule of personal conduct
Difference between hypothetical imperative and precept

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