Rule Meaning
There are 19 meaning(s) for word Rule
Meaning 1 : (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
Synonyms : linguistic rule
Synonyms : linguistic rule
Meaning 2 : 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
Synonyms : ruler
Synonyms : ruler
Meaning 4 : a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
Example : it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast
Synonyms : regulation
Example : it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast
Synonyms : regulation
Meaning 7 : a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
Example : the right-hand rule for inductive fields
Synonyms : principle
Example : the right-hand rule for inductive fields
Synonyms : principle
Meaning 8 : something regarded as a normative example
Example : violence is the rule not the exception
Synonyms : convention, formula, normal, pattern
Example : violence is the rule not the exception
Synonyms : convention, formula, normal, pattern
Meaning 9 : (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
Example : he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs
Synonyms : formula
Example : he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs
Synonyms : formula
Meaning 10 : be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
Synonyms : dominate, predominate, prevail, reign
Synonyms : dominate, predominate, prevail, reign
Meaning 11 : dominance or power through legal authority
Example : the rule of Caesar
Synonyms : dominion
Example : the rule of Caesar
Synonyms : dominion
Meaning 13 : a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
Synonyms : principle
Synonyms : principle
Meaning 15 : any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
Example : the rule of St. Dominic
Example : the rule of St. Dominic
Meaning 16 : directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
Example : he knew the rules of chess
Example : he knew the rules of chess
Meaning 17 : have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac
Meaning 18 : mark or draw with a ruler
Example : rule the margins
Example : rule the margins
Meaning 19 : the duration of a monarch's or government's power
Example : during the rule of Elizabeth
Example : during the rule of Elizabeth
How to Pronounce Rule
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