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RULE OF GRAMMAR Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the phrase rule of grammar. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase rule of grammar. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for RULE OF GRAMMAR

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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

command
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

• a military unit or region under the control of a single officer

• the power or authority to command

• availability for use

• a position of highest authority

• great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

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

verb

• be in command of

• make someone do something

• demand as one's due

• look down on

• exercise authoritative control or power over

directive
nounn
noun

• a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity

adjective satellite

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

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

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)

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

grammatical rule
nounn
noun

• a linguistic rule for the syntax of grammatical utterances

Best Hypernyms For RULE OF GRAMMAR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rule of grammar, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
directive guideline instruction principle regulation rule
Phrases (1)
linguistic rule

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