English dictionary

rubric

/'r/u/br/I/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

Colored in, or marked with, red; placed in rubrics.

adjective

Source: webster1913

an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

noun.communication

Synonyms gloss

Source: WordNet 3.0
directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

noun.communication

Synonyms statute title title

Source: WordNet 3.0
a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
category name

noun.cognition

Examples
It is usually discussed under the rubric of `functional obesity'.

Source: WordNet 3.0
That part of any work in the early manuscripts and typography which was colored red, to distinguish it from other portions.

noun

Source: webster1913