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rule

/r/u/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

    noun.cognition

    Examples
    It was his rule to take a walk before breakfast.
    Synonyms regulation

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. something regarded as a normative example

    noun.cognition

    Examples
    Violence is the rule not the exception.
    Synonyms convention formula normal pattern

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. prescribed guide for conduct or action

    noun.communication

    Synonyms prescript

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice

    noun.communication

    Synonyms linguistic rule

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

    noun.cognition

    Synonyms principle

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. the duration of a monarch's or government's power

    noun.time

    Examples
    During the rule of Elizabeth.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. dominance or power through legal authority

    noun.state

    Examples
    The rule of Caesar.
    Synonyms dominion

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted

    noun.communication

    Examples
    He knew the rules of chess.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order

    noun.communication

    Examples
    The rule of St. Dominic.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system

    noun.cognition

    Examples
    The right-hand rule for inductive fields.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems

    noun.cognition

    Examples
    He determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs.
    Synonyms formula

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  12. 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

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms ruler

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  13. That which is prescribed or laid down as a guide for conduct or action; a governing direction for a specific purpose; an authoritative enactment; a regulation; a prescription; a precept; as, the <i>rules</i> of various societies; the <i>rules</i> governing a school; a <i>rule</i> of etiquette or propriety; the <i>rules</i> of cricket.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. exercise authority over; as of nations

    verb.social

    Synonyms govern

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. decide with authority

    verb.cognition

    Synonyms decree

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

    verb.stative

    Synonyms dominate predominate prevail reign

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. decide on and make a declaration about

    verb.communication

    Synonyms find

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac

    verb.stative

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. mark or draw with a ruler

    verb.creation

    Examples
    Rule the margins.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. keep in check

    verb.change

    Examples
    Rule one's temper.
    Synonyms harness rein

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. To control the will and actions of; to exercise authority or dominion over; to govern; to manage.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  9. To have power or command; to exercise supreme authority; -- often followed by <i>over</i>.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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