rule - Meaning in Konkani

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rule - Meaning in Konkani

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Definitions and Meaning of rule in English

rule noun

1. something regarded as a normative example

   Synonyms

   convention, formula, normal, pattern

   Examples

   • "his formula for impressing visitors"
   • "the convention of not naming the main character"
   • "violence is the rule not the exception"
2. the duration of a monarch's or government's power

   Example

   • "during the rule of Elizabeth"
3. dominance or power through legal authority

   Synonyms

   dominion, dominion

   Examples

   • "France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa"
   • "the rule of Caesar"
4. (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice

   Synonyms

   linguistic rule

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

   Example

   • "he knew the rules of chess"
6. prescribed guide for conduct or action

   Synonyms

   prescript

7. 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"
8. a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

   Synonyms

   principle, principle

   Example

   • "their principles of composition characterized all their works"
9. a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system

   Synonyms

   principle, principle

   Examples

   • "the principle of jet propulsion"
   • "the principle of the conservation of mass"
   • "the right-hand rule for inductive fields"
10. (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems

    Synonyms

    formula

    Examples

    • "he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs"
    • "he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials"
11. a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

    Synonyms

    regulation

    Examples

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

    Synonyms

    ruler

rule verb

1. keep in check

   Synonyms

   harness, harness, rein, rein

   Example

   • "rule one's temper"
2. decide with authority

   Synonyms

   decree

   Example

   • "The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed"
3. decide on and make a declaration about

   Synonyms

   find

   Example

   • "find someone guilty"
4. mark or draw with a ruler

   Example

   • "rule the margins"
5. exercise authority over; as of nations

   Synonyms

   govern

   Example

   • "Who is governing the country now?"
6. be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

   Synonyms

   dominate, predominate, prevail, reign

   Examples

   • "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
   • "Money reigns supreme here"
7. have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac