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precepts

pre·cept
P p

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 precepts word

  • noun precepts a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct. 1
  • noun precepts an injunction as to moral conduct; maxim. 1
  • noun precepts a procedural directive or rule, as for the performance of some technical operation. 1
  • noun precepts Law. a writ or warrant. a written order issued pursuant to law, as a sheriff's order for an election. 1

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Origin of precepts

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 Precepts

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

precepts 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.

precepts usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for precepts

noun precepts

  • adages — a traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation; proverb.
  • aphorisms — Plural form of aphorism.
  • axioms — Plural form of axiom.
  • canons — Plural form of canon.
  • commandments — a command or mandate.

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