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precept

pre·cept
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pree-sept]
    • /ˈpri sɛpt/
    • /ˈpriː.sept/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pree-sept]
    • /ˈpri sɛpt/

Definitions of precept word

  • noun precept a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct. 1
  • noun precept an injunction as to moral conduct; maxim. 1
  • noun precept a procedural directive or rule, as for the performance of some technical operation. 1
  • noun precept Law. a writ or warrant. a written order issued pursuant to law, as a sheriff's order for an election. 1
  • noun precept principle, rule 1
  • countable noun precept A precept is a general rule that helps you to decide how you should behave in particular circumstances. 0

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Origin of precept

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Latin praeceptum piece of advice, rule, noun use of neuter of praeceptus, past participle of praecipere to direct, foresee, literally, to take beforehand, equivalent to prae- pre- + -cep-, combining form of capere to take + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Precept

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

precept popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

precept usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for precept

noun precept

  • adage — An adage is something which people often say and which expresses a general truth about some aspect of life.
  • adjuration — a solemn charge or command
  • aphorism — An aphorism is a short witty sentence which expresses a general truth or comment.
  • apophthegm — a short cryptic remark containing some general or generally accepted truth; maxim
  • axiom — An axiom is a statement or idea which people accept as being true.

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