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GRAMMATICAL RULE Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the phrase grammatical rule. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase grammatical rule. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for GRAMMATICAL RULE

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axiom
nounn
noun

• a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

• (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident

canon
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

• a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter

• a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

• a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts

• a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church

• a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired

code
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

• a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy

• (computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions

• a series of letters, numbers or symbols assigned to something for the purpose of classification or identification

verb

• attach a code to

• convert ordinary language into code

directive
nounn
noun

• a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity

adjective satellite

• showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

formula
nounn
noun

• a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement

• directions for making something

• a conventionalized statement expressing some fundamental principle

• a representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements

• something regarded as a normative example

• a liquid food for infants

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

guideline
nounn
noun

• a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters

• a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action

• a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior

instruction
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a message describing how something is to be done

• the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

• the profession of a teacher

• (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program

law
nounn
noun

• the collection of rules imposed by authority

• legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity

• a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society

• a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature

• the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do

• the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system

• the force of policemen and officers

maxim
nounn
noun

• a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

• English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916)

precept
nounn
noun

• rule of personal conduct

• a doctrine that is taught

principle
nounn
noun

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

• a rule or standard especially of good behavior

• a basic truth or law or assumption

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

• rule of personal conduct

• (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)

procedure
nounn
noun

• a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

• a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work

• a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

• a mode of conducting legal and parliamentary proceedings

regulation
nounn
noun

• an authoritative command

• a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

• the state of being controlled or governed

• (embryology) the ability of an early embryo to continue normal development after its structure has been somehow damaged or altered

• the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular

• the act of controlling or directing according to rule

adjective satellite

• prescribed by or according to regulation

statute
nounn
noun

• an act passed by a legislative body

adjective satellite

• enacted by a legislative body

rule of grammar
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a linguistic rule for the syntax of grammatical utterances

Best Hypernyms For GRAMMATICAL RULE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for grammatical rule, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
guideline instruction principle regulation rule
Phrases (1)
linguistic rule

Alternatives for AXIOM

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