rule vs construct

rule and construct both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
rule	Yes	No	Yes	No
construct	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, construct is a hypernym of rule; that is, construct is a word with a broader meaning than rule:

rule: a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
construct: an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

Other hypernyms of rule include concept, conception.

As nouns, construct is a hypernym of rule; that is, construct is a word with a broader meaning than rule:

rule: (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
construct: an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

Other hypernyms of rule include concept, conception.

rule (noun)	construct (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	an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
something regarded as a normative example
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
prescribed guide for conduct or action
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
dominance or power through legal authority
the duration of a monarch's or government's power

rule (verb)	construct (verb)
keep in check	reassemble mentally
decide with authority	draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions
decide on and make a declaration about	make by combining materials and parts
mark or draw with a ruler	put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
exercise authority over; as of nations	create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance	create by linking linguistic units
have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac