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Meaning of CREDENDUM

Pronunciation:  kri'dendum

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  (Christianity) any of the sections into which a creed or other statement of doctrine is divided
 
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 Synonyms: article of faith
 
 See Also: dogma, tenet

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Cre*den"dum\ (kr?-d?n"d?m), n.; pl. {Credenda} (-d?).
[L., fr. credere to believe.] (Theol.)
A thing to be believed; an article of faith; -- distinguished
from {agendum}, a practical duty.
      The great articles and credenda of Christianity.
                                               --South.
 

 

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