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rule

/ɹuːl/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A command or regulation that must be obeyed.

    - "The rule in the classroom is that students must raise their hands before speaking."
    - "The rule of law is essential for a fair and just society."
  • Noun

    A line or plane that determines the position of other lines or planes.

    - "The line rule is used to find the equation of a line."
    - "The plane rule is used to find the equation of a plane."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɹuːl/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=191967"
  2. /ɹuːl/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=191967"
  3. /ɹuːl/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=191967"
Rhymes
Words rhyming with rule
school , fool , rule
Variants
List of all variants of rule that leads to same result
as a rule , rule , rules , ruled , ruling , rule of the road , rules of the road , rule of thumb , rules of thumb , rule out , ruled out , rules out , ruling out , rule book , rule of law , rule out of , rule the roost , rule with an iron fist , rule with an iron fist/hand , rule with an iron hand
Etymology
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Old French 'rule', from Latin 'regula' meaning 'a rod, rule, or standard'.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the longest rule in the English language is the Long Parliament, which sat from 1640 to 1660?

  2. The term 'rule of thumb' originated from the ancient practice of using the width of one's thumb as a unit of measurement.

Related Concepts
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  1. Law: Rule is a type of law that governs a particular situation or activity.

  2. Regulation: Rule is a specific type of regulation that must be followed.

Culture
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The term 'rule' has been used extensively in literature and art, particularly in the context of power and authority. For instance, Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' explores the consequences of breaking a rule, while Picasso's painting 'The Old Guitarist' depicts a rule as a symbol of tradition and heritage.

How to Memorize "rule"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a rod or stick being used as a standard or rule.
    - Visualize a classroom with students following the rule of raising their hands.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'rule' with 'regulations' or 'laws'.
    - Associate the word 'rule' with 'authority' or 'power'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'R' is the first letter of 'Rule'.
    - Think of 'rule' as a 'rod' used to measure or govern.

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