Index and Rule

Index

Index noun - An arrow-shaped piece on a dial or scale for registering information.

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Rule and index are semantically related. in indication topic. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Index".

Nearby Words: indexed, indexing, indexation, indexable

Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.

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Index and rule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Index" instead a noun "Rule".

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

old	old index	old rule
specific	specific index	specific rule
complete	complete index	complete rule
certain	certain index	certain rule
Other adjectives: original, single, actual, little, main, new, general, military, last.

This is an index of the varying types of crossovers; Rule 50 may apply to some of these.

Source: Crossover Index
Note: Just because it has "Rule of..." in the title (or even begins that way) does not mean it fits this index.

Source: Rule of Index
The strategy guide for Sid Meiers Alpha Centauri is notable for including an index not just for itself but for the original rule book that came with the game.

Source: Strategy Guide

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Index & Rule. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/index/rule>.

Rule or Index. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/index/rule.

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