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rule vs principle

principle vs rule

rule and principle both are nouns.

rule is a verb but principle is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rule Yes No Yes No
principle Yes No No No
As nouns, rule and principle are synonyms defined as:
  • rule and principle: a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
As nouns, rule and principle are synonyms defined as:
  • rule and principle: a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
As nouns, principle is a hyponym of rule; that is, principle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rule:
  • rule: prescribed guide for conduct or action
  • principle: rule of personal conduct
Other hyponyms of rule include bylaw, rubric, order, parliamentary law, parliamentary procedure, rules of order, rule of evidence, Miranda rule, precept, golden rule, GIGO, dictate, ordinance, regulation, canon, etiquette, communications protocol, protocol.
rule (noun) principle (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 basic truth or law or assumption
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior a rule or standard especially of good behavior
something regarded as a normative example (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
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
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems rule of personal conduct
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) principle (verb)
keep in check
decide with authority
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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