Meaning
An opinion, belief, or principle that is held as absolute truth by someone or especially an organization.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from Latin tenet (“he, she, or it holds”), from teneō (“hold; have”). Compare obsolete tenent. See tenable.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 45 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-03TCEIKLN
- 2026-08-30ECGINTX
- 2026-08-11NAELMTY
- 2026-06-24TACEMNP
- 2026-03-30TBELNOV
- 2026-03-28NABEMKT
- 2026-03-11NWDTLEO
- 2026-01-24ECUTIFN
- 2025-11-20EYGUTNI
- 2025-10-19TBEFGIN
- 2025-10-16TAELNUX
- 2025-10-05NEGOPTY
+33 earlier appearances in the archive.