noun
- Things that are to be believed; articles of faith or doctrine.
Usage: formal; often used in religious or philosophical contexts; plural form; singular is credendum
Examples
- The credenda of the church were outlined in the catechism.
- Philosophers debated which credenda should form the foundation of ethics.
- The credenda presented in the text challenged traditional assumptions.
- Students were expected to memorize the credenda before confirmation.
- Different religions maintain distinct credenda about the nature of divinity.