Precept (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Rule of personal conduct.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Principle

Hypernyms

• Rule

Hyponyms

• Hypothetical Imperative
• Moral Principle
• Caveat Emptor
• Higher Law

Meaning ²

A doctrine that is taught; "the teachings of religion"; "he believed all the Christian precepts".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Teaching
• Commandment

Hypernyms

• Doctrine
• School Of Thought
• Philosophical System
• Ism

Hyponyms

• Golden Rule
• Mitzvah