major tenet

collocation in English

meaningsofmajorandtenet

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major
adjective
uk
/ˈmeɪ.dʒər/us
/ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/
more important, bigger, or more serious than others of the ...
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tenet
noun[C]
uk
/ˈten.ɪt/us
/ˈten.ɪt/
one of the principles on which a belief or theory ...
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(Definition ofmajorandtenetfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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At least onemajortenetfrom cultural studies could re-direct us in this endeavor.
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Transparency is amajortenetof the company culture.
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Amajortenetof the theory is that engaging in acts of self-control draws from a limited reservoir of self-control that, when depleted, results in reduced capacity for further self-regulation.
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I first explain some of the major tenets of complexity theory.
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I am thinking of two major tenets as forming the essence of this new philosophy.
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However, many of the major tenets are undeniable.
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In this regard, the dependency relation is compatible with other major tenets of theories of grammar.
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Among the major tenets of mercantilist theory was bullionism, a doctrine stressing the importance of accumulating precious metals.
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This book briefly discusses the history of neoconservatism, with particular focus on its major tenets and political implications.
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Although the major tenets of agenda setting theory have maintained their importance with the changes of new media, an aspect of agenda setting theory has changed.
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One of the major tenets of agile development is to program with the least amount of waste.
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One of the major tenets of this concentration of personality psychology is a strong emphasis on scientific thinking and experimentation.
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