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Webster 1913 Edition


doctrine

doc′trine

(dŏk′trĭn)
,
Noun.
[F.
doctrine
, L.
doctrina
, fr.
doctor
. See
Doctor
.]
1.
Teaching; instruction.
He taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his
doctrine
, Hearken.
Mark iv. 2.
2.
That which is taught; what is held, put forth as true, and supported by a teacher, a school, or a sect; a principle or position, or the body of principles, in any branch of knowledge; any tenet or dogma; a principle of faith;
as, the
doctrine
of atoms; the
doctrine
of chances.
“The doctrine of gravitation.”
I. Watts.
Articles of faith and
doctrine
.
Hooker.
Syn. – Precept; tenet; principle; maxim; dogma.
Doctrine
,
Precept
. Doctrine denotes whatever is recommended as a speculative truth to the belief of others. Precept is a rule down to be obeyed. Doctrine supposes a teacher; precept supposes a superior, with a right to command. The doctrines of the Bible; the precepts of our holy religion.
Unpracticed he to fawn or seek for power
By
doctrines
fashioned to the varying hour.
Goldsmith.

Webster 1828 Edition


Doctrine

DOCTRINE

,
Noun.
[L., to teach.]
1.
In a general sense, whatever is taught. Hence, a principle or position in any science; whatever is laid down as true by an instructor or master. The doctrines of the gospel are the principles or truths taught by Christ and his apostles. The doctrines of Plato are the principles which he taught. Hence a doctrine may be true or false; it may be a mere tenet or opinion.
2.
The act of teaching.
He taught them many things by parables, and said to them in his doctrine. Mark 4.
3.
Learning; knowledge.
Whom shall he make to understand doctrine? Isaiah 28.
4.
The truths of the gospel in general.
That they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things. Titus 2.
5.
Instruction and confirmation in the truths of the gospel. 2 Timothy 3.

Definition 2024


doctrine

doctrine

English

Noun

doctrine (countable and uncountable, plural doctrines)

  1. A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.
  2. The body of teachings of an ideology, most often a religion, or of an ideological or religious leader, organization, group or text.
    The incarnation is a basic doctrine of classical Christianity.
    The four noble truths summarise the main doctrines of Buddhism.
    What is the understanding of marriage and family in orthodox Marxist doctrine?

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External links

  • doctrine in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
  • doctrine in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911

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Dutch

Pronunciation

Noun

doctrine f (plural doctrines, diminutive doctrinetje n)

  1. doctrine
    De doctrine stelt duidelijk dat... - The doctrine clearly states that...

French

Etymology

From Latin doctrina, diminutive from doctus, taught, perfect passive participle of docere, teach

Noun

doctrine f (plural doctrines)

  1. doctrine