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rule vs overarch

overarch vs rule

rule is a noun but overarch is not a noun.

rule and overarch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rule Yes No Yes No
overarch No No Yes No
As verbs, overarch is a hyponym of rule; that is, overarch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rule:
  • rule: be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
  • overarch: be central or dominant
Other hyponyms of rule include override, outbalance, outweigh, overbalance, preponderate.
rule (noun) overarch (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
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) overarch (verb)
keep in check form an arch over
decide with authority be central or dominant
decide on and make a declaration about
mark or draw with a ruler
exercise authority over; as of nations
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac
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