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teachings

teach·ing
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [tee-ching]
    • /ˈti tʃɪŋ/
    • /ˈtiː.tʃɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tee-ching]
    • /ˈti tʃɪŋ/

Definitions of teachings word

  • noun teachings the act or profession of a person who teaches. 1
  • noun teachings something that is taught. 1
  • noun teachings Often, teachings. doctrines or precepts: the teachings of Lao-tzu. 1
  • noun plural teachings something taught; precepts 0

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Origin of teachings

First appearance:

before 1125
One of the 6% oldest English words
First recorded in 1125-75, teaching is from the Middle English word teching. See teach, -ing1

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Parts of speech for Teachings

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

teachings popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% 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.

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Synonyms for teachings

noun teachings

  • credenda — doctrines to be believed; matters of faith
  • dharma — social custom regarded as a religious and moral duty
  • dogma — an official system of principles or tenets concerning faith, morals, behavior, etc., as of a church. Synonyms: doctrine, teachings, set of beliefs, philosophy.
  • doctrines — Plural form of doctrine.
  • doxies — opinion; doctrine.

Top questions with teachings

  • what did jesus emphasize in his early teachings?

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