rule - Similar and Opposite Words

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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

Synonyms

• rule
• ruler

More generic

• measure
• measuring rod
• measuring stick

More specific

• carpenter's rule
• foot rule
• meterstick
• metrestick
• yard measure
• yardstick

Noun

something regarded as a normative example

Synonyms

• convention
• formula
• normal
• pattern
• rule

More generic

• practice

More specific

• code of behavior
• code of conduct
• mores
• universal

Noun

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

Synonyms

• regulation
• rule

More generic

• concept
• conception
• construct

More specific

• cy pres
• cy pres doctrine
• guideline
• guidepost
• limitation
• restriction
• rule of cy pres
• rule of thumb
• working principle
• working rule

Noun

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

Synonyms

• formula
• rule

More generic

• procedure
• process

More specific

• algorithm
• algorithmic program
• algorithmic rule
• heuristic
• heuristic program
• heuristic rule
• metarule
• recursion

Noun

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

Synonyms

• principle
• rule

More generic

• law
• law of nature

More specific

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

Noun

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

Synonyms

• principle
• rule

More generic

• generalisation
• generality
• generalization

More specific

• feng shui
• pillar
• yang
• yin

Noun

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

Synonyms

• rule

More generic

• direction
• instruction

Noun

prescribed guide for conduct or action

Synonyms

• prescript
• rule

More generic

• direction
• instruction

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• GIGO
• Miranda rule
• bylaw
• canon
• communications protocol
• dictate
• etiquette
• golden rule
• order
• ordinance
• parliamentary law
• parliamentary procedure
• precept
• principle
• protocol
• regulation
• rubric
• rule of evidence
• rules of order

Related

• book
• rule book

Noun

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

Synonyms

• rule

More generic

• direction
• instruction

More specific

• ground rule

Related

• book
• rule book

Noun

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

Synonyms

• linguistic rule
• rule

More generic

• concept
• conception
• construct

More specific

• grammatical rule
• linguistic universal
• morphological rule
• rule of grammar
• rule of morphology
• universal

Noun

dominance or power through legal authority

Synonyms

• dominion
• rule

More generic

• ascendance
• ascendancy
• ascendence
• ascendency
• control
• dominance

More specific

• paramountcy
• raj
• reign
• sovereignty
• suzerainty

Noun

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

Synonyms

• rule

More generic

• continuance
• duration

More specific

• regency

Verb

keep in check

Synonyms

• harness
• rein
• rule

More generic

• hold back
• keep
• keep back
• restrain

Verb

decide with authority

Synonyms

• decree
• rule

More generic

• decide
• determine
• make up one's mind

Also See

• rule out

More specific

• override
• overrule
• overthrow
• overturn
• reverse
• rule in
• rule out

Verb

decide on and make a declaration about

Synonyms

• find
• rule

More generic

• judge
• label
• pronounce

Related

• feel
• find

Verb

mark or draw with a ruler

Synonyms

• rule

More generic

• draw

Verb

exercise authority over; as of nations

Synonyms

• govern
• rule

More generic

• command
• control

More specific

• dictate
• misgovern
• reign
• throne

Verb

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

Synonyms

• dominate
• predominate
• prevail
• reign
• rule

More specific

• outbalance
• outweigh
• overarch
• overbalance
• override
• preponderate

Verb

have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac

Synonyms

• rule

More generic

• accompany
• attach to
• come with
• go with

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