credendum

American  

[kri-den-duhm] / krɪˈdɛn dəm /

noun

plural

credenda

1. a doctrine that requires belief; article of faith.

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credendum British  

/ krɪˈdɛndəm /

noun

1. (often plural) Christianity an article of faith

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Etymology

Origin of credendum

< Latin, neuter of crēdendus, gerund of crēdere to believe

Example Sentences

The principle, "Cuique in sua arte credendum est," applies to those who have been eminent for personal holiness as much as to the leaders in any other branch of excellence.

From Christian Mysticism by Inge, William Ralph

Verum quoniam D. R. amicitia junctus est qui mihi ultro adversatus . . . non sine ratione credendum est eum sequi passiones amici sui.—Descartes,

From Pascal by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)

Sincerissime credendum est, Deum velle ut omnes homines salvi fiant, siquidem Apostolus sollicite praecipit, ut Deo pro omnibus supplicetur.”482.Op. cit., c.

From Grace, Actual and Habitual A Dogmatic Treatise by Preuss, Arthur

At non credendum est id in Autographis contigisse, aut vetustioribus Codd.

From The Hindu-Arabic Numerals by Karpinski, Louis Charles

Nullus quippe credit aliquid nisi prius cogitaverit esse credendum....

From Grace, Actual and Habitual A Dogmatic Treatise by Preuss, Arthur