precept Synonyms & Antonyms
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Precept as a Noun
A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.
Precept guides, but example draws.
A written command, especially a demand for payment.
An order issued by one local authority to another specifying the rate of tax to be charged on its behalf.
A tax rate set by such an order; the tax thus collected.
Precept as a Verb
To act as a preceptor; to teach a physician-in-training by supervising their clinical practice.
To teach (something) by precepts.
To teach by precepts.
Precept in a Sentence
Precept guides, but example draws.
Word Forms & Grammar
precept (plural precepts)
precept (third-person singular simple present precepts, present participle precepting, simple past and past participle precepted)
Words That Rhyme With Precept
Origin of Precept
Borrowed from Late Latin praeceptum, form of praecipiō (“to teach”), from Latin prae (“pre-”) + capiō (“take”).
Precept: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɹiːsɛpt/ |
| Meaning | A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct |
| Plural | precepts |
| Verb forms | precepts, precepting, precepted |
Questions People Ask About Precept
Is precept a noun or a verb?
Precept is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of precept?
The plural of precept is precepts.
What is the past tense of precept?
The past tense of precept is precepted. The present participle is precepting.