rule

Letters that make rule

e, l, r, u are letters that make 'rule'

Words within rule

LE, Ru are words within 'rule'

Anagrams of rule

lure is an anagram of 'rule'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of rule

ruler, rules, ruled, Brule are words created by adding a letter to 'rule'


19 possible definitions for 'rule'

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

Under this definition, rule is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

principle has the same meaning as rule

rule as a type

'rule' can be a type of generality, generalization, generalisation.

Types of rule

pillar, yang, yin, feng shui are types of 'rule'.


Rule as "a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior"

Under this definition, rule is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

regulation has the same meaning as rule

rule as a type

'rule' can be a type of conception, concept, construct.

Types of rule

cy pres, restriction, limitation, guidepost, guideline, rule of thumb, rule of cy pres, cy pres doctrine, working principle, working rule are types of 'rule'.

Derivatives of rule

regularize, regularise, govern, order, regulate are derivatives of 'rule'.

Example of rule used within this context

"it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast", "short haircuts were the regulation"


Rule as "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"

Under this definition, rule is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

ruler has the same meaning as rule

rule as a type

'rule' can be a type of measuring stick, measuring rod, measure.

Types of rule

carpenter's rule, foot rule, meterstick, metrestick, yardstick, yard measure are types of 'rule'.

Derivatives of rule

rule is a derivative of rule.


Rule as "something regarded as a normative example"

Under this definition, rule is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

convention, formula, normal, pattern have the same meaning as 'rule'

rule as a type

'rule' can be a type of practice.

Types of rule

mores, code of conduct, code of behavior, universal are types of 'rule'.

Derivatives of rule

formularise, formularize are derivatives of 'rule'.

Example of rule used within this context

"the convention of not naming the main character", "violence is the rule not the exception", "his formula for impressing visitors"


Rule as "(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems"

Under this definition, rule is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

formula has the same meaning as rule

rule as a type

'rule' can be a type of process, procedure.

Types of rule

heuristic, metarule, algorithm, algorithmic rule, algorithmic program, heuristic rule, heuristic program, recursion are types of 'rule'.

rule as a category

'rule' can be a category of mathematics, math, maths.

Derivatives of rule

formularise, formularize, formulate are derivatives of 'rule'.

Example of rule used within this context

"he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs", "he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials"


Rule as "a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system"

Under this definition, rule is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

principle has the same meaning as rule

rule as a type

'rule' can be a type of law of nature, law.

Types of rule

Gresham's Law, principle of equivalence, superposition, localization, localisation, mass-action principle, Gestalt law of organization, Gestalt principle of organization, Le Chatelier's principle, Le Chatelier's law, Le Chatelier principle, Le Chatelier-Braun principle, mass-energy equivalence, Naegele's rule, Occam's Razor, Ockham's Razor, principle of parsimony, law of parsimony, principle of liquid displacement, principle of superposition, principle of superposition, Huygens' principle of superposition, superposition principle, mass action, localization of function, localisation of function, localization principle, localisation principle are types of 'rule'.

Example of rule used within this context

"the principle of the conservation of mass", "the principle of jet propulsion", "the right-hand rule for inductive fields"


Rule as "prescribed guide for conduct or action"

Under this definition, rule is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

prescript has the same meaning as rule

rule as a type

'rule' can be a type of instruction, direction.

Types of rule

order, principle, precept, regulation, ordinance, dictate, protocol, etiquette, canon, rubric, bylaw, rules of order, parliamentary law, parliamentary procedure, rule of evidence, Miranda rule, golden rule, GIGO, communications protocol are types of 'rule'.

rule as a part

'rule' can be a part of book, rule book.

Derivatives of rule

rule, decree are derivatives of 'rule'.


Rule as "any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order"

Under this definition, rule is a noun and has the following properties:

rule as a type

'rule' can be a type of instruction, direction.

Example of rule used within this context

"the rule of St. Dominic"


Rule as "directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted"

Under this definition, rule is a noun and has the following properties:

rule as a type

'rule' can be a type of instruction, direction.

Types of rule

ground rule is a type of rule.

rule as a part

'rule' can be a part of book, rule book.

Example of rule used within this context

"he knew the rules of chess"


Rule as "(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice"

Under this definition, rule is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

linguistic rule has the same meaning as rule

rule as a type

'rule' can be a type of conception, concept, construct.

Types of rule

universal, linguistic universal, grammatical rule, rule of grammar, morphological rule, rule of morphology are types of 'rule'.

rule as a category

'rule' can be a category of linguistics.


Rule as "dominance or power through legal authority"

Under this definition, rule is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

dominion has the same meaning as rule

rule as a type

'rule' can be a type of dominance, control, ascendance, ascendence, ascendancy, ascendency.

Types of rule

sovereignty, paramountcy, raj, reign, suzerainty are types of 'rule'.

Derivatives of rule

govern, dominate, rule are derivatives of 'rule'.

Example of rule used within this context

"France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa", "the rule of Caesar"


Rule as "the duration of a monarch's or government's power"

Under this definition, rule is a noun and has the following properties:

rule as a type

'rule' can be a type of duration, continuance.

Types of rule

regency is a type of rule.

Instances of rule

Regency. is an instance of rule

Derivatives of rule

govern, rule are derivatives of 'rule'.

Example of rule used within this context

"during the rule of Elizabeth"


Rule as "keep in check"

Under this definition, rule is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

harness, rein have the same meaning as 'rule'

rule as a type

'rule' can be a type of restrain, confine, throttle, trammel, limit, bound, restrict.

Derivatives of rule

rein is a derivative of rule.

Example of rule used within this context

"rule one's temper"


Rule as "decide with authority"

Under this definition, rule is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

decree has the same meaning as rule

rule as a type

'rule' can be a type of decide, make up one's mind, determine.

Types of rule

rule out, rule in, overrule, reverse, overturn, overthrow, override are types of 'rule'.

Derivatives of rule

swayer, order, rule, prescript, fiat, ruler, rescript, decree, edict are derivatives of 'rule'.


Rule as "decide on and make a declaration about"

Under this definition, rule is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

find has the same meaning as rule

rule as a type

'rule' can be a type of pronounce, label, judge.

Derivatives of rule

ruling, finding, opinion are derivatives of 'rule'.

Verb groups of rule

find, feel are verb groups of 'rule'.


Rule as "mark or draw with a ruler"

Under this definition, rule is a verb and has the following properties:

rule as a type

'rule' can be a type of draw.

Derivatives of rule

rule, ruler are derivatives of 'rule'.

Example of rule used within this context

"rule the margins"


Rule as "exercise authority over, as of nations"

Under this definition, rule is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

govern has the same meaning as rule

rule as a type

'rule' can be a type of command, control.

Types of rule

misgovern, throne, dictate, reign are types of 'rule'.

Derivatives of rule

authorities, dominion, governing, swayer, government, regime, governor, ruler, rule, governance, administration, government activity are derivatives of 'rule'.


Rule as "be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance"

Under this definition, rule is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

dominate, reign, prevail, predominate have the same meaning as 'rule'

Types of rule

outweigh, overarch, preponderate, outbalance, override, overbalance are types of 'rule'.

Derivatives of rule

predominant, dominant, prevailing, prevalent, preponderance, prevalence, predominance, reign, rife, predomination, prepotency are derivatives of 'rule'.


Rule as "have an affinity with, of signs of the zodiac"

Under this definition, rule is a verb and has the following properties:

rule as a type

'rule' can be a type of accompany, go with, attach to, come with.



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