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rule

/rul/

Synonyms of rule Antonyms of rule Examples of rule Usage of rule Parts of rule Definition that contains rule Words sounding like rule Explanation of rule

noun
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
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linguistic rule

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construct conception concept
noun
measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
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ruler

type of:
measure measuring stick measuring rod
noun
prescribed guide for conduct or action
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prescript

type of:
direction instruction

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book rule book
noun
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
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"it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"

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regulation

type of:
conception concept construct
verb
exercise authority over; as of nations
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govern

type of:
command control
verb
decide with authority
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decree

type of:
decide determine make up one's mind
noun
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
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"the right-hand rule for inductive fields"

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principle

type of:
law of nature law
noun
something regarded as a normative example
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"violence is the rule not the exception"

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convention formula normal pattern

type of:
practice
noun
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
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"he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs"

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formula

type of:
process procedure
verb
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
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dominate predominate prevail reign
noun
dominance or power through legal authority
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"the rule of Caesar"

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dominion

type of:
control ascendency ascendence ascendancy ascendance dominance
verb
decide on and make a declaration about
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find

type of:
label judge pronounce
noun
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
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principle

type of:
generalization generalisation generality
verb
keep in check
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"rule one's temper"

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harness rein

type of:
keep hold back keep back restrain
noun
any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
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"the rule of St. Dominic"

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instruction direction
noun
directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
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"he knew the rules of chess"

type of:
direction instruction

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rule book book
verb
have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac
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attach to accompany come with go with
verb
mark or draw with a ruler
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"rule the margins"

type of:
draw
noun
the duration of a monarch's or government's power
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"during the rule of Elizabeth"

type of:
continuance duration

Examples of rule

"it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"
"the right-hand rule for inductive fields"
"violence is the rule not the exception"
"he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs"
"the rule of Caesar"
"rule one's temper"
"the rule of St. Dominic"
"he knew the rules of chess"
"rule the margins"
"during the rule of Elizabeth"

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