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philosophical theory vs doctrine

doctrine vs philosophical theory

philosophical theory and doctrine both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
philosophical theory Yes No No No
doctrine Yes No No No
As nouns, doctrine is a hypernym of philosophical theory; that is, doctrine is a word with a broader meaning than philosophical theory:
  • philosophical theory: a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy
  • doctrine: a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Other hypernyms of philosophical theory include ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought.
philosophical theory (noun) doctrine (noun)
a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Difference between philosophical theory and doctrine

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