creed

English

/kɹiːd/, /kɹid/

noun
Definitions
  • That which is believed; accepted doctrine, especially religious doctrine; a particular set of beliefs; any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.
  • (specifically) A reading or statement of belief that summarizes the faith it represents; a confession of faith for public use, especially one which is brief and comprehensive.
  • (rare) The fact of believing; belief, faith.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English creda derived from Latin crēdō (I believe, believe, trust, loan, I trust) derived from Proto-Italic *krezdō derived from Proto-Indo-European *ḱred dʰeh₁-, *ḱréddʰh₁eti (place one's heart, believe, i.e. to trust, i.e, trust), *ḱerd- (heart).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ḱerd-

Gloss

heart

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

心

Emoji
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