Rule and System

Rule

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

System is a synonym for rule in order topic. In some cases you can use "System" instead a noun "Rule".

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

System

System noun - Something made up of many interdependent or related parts.
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Synonyms for System

Rule is a synonym for system in order topic. Sometimes you can use "Rule" instead a noun "System".

Nearby Words: systematic, systemic

How words are described

human human rule human system
old old rule old system
special special rule special system
similar similar rule similar system
Other adjectives: complete, standard, original, legal, single, corrupt, simple, actual, strict, main, new, universal, military, imperial, basic, soviet.

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Pixel Dungeon Fan Remake: Frequently, developers take the source code and keep the same basic gameplay, modding to include a new rule or system.
  • One Game for the Price of Two There were also a few rule and system changes from the original Vampire Savior that made it played differently.
  • Film / Colossus: The Forbin Project Take Over the World: Colossus and Guardian unite into a single system and rule the world to keep humans from destroying themselves.
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