A singular form meaning something that is to be believed; an article of faith or an item of doctrine.
Latin singular form of 'credenda,' from the gerundive of 'credere' (to believe). Used in theological contexts to refer to individual doctrinal points.
The singular 'credendum' versus plural 'credenda' follows classical Latin grammar, which distinguishes between one thing to believe and many—it's a reminder that English borrowed not just words but whole grammatical systems from Latin!
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