Synonyms & related words for precept

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of precept — including commandment, principle, teaching, dictum, doctrine, dogma. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to precept

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Synonyms for precept

Common synonyms for precept include commandment, principle, teaching, dictum, doctrine, dogma, guideline, ordinance — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does precept come from?

The word precept breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: pre-, from Latin prae (“before, in front”); and -cept, from Latin capio (“take, seize”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.