Prime numbers are like life; they are completely logical, but impossible to find the rules for, even if you spend all your time thinking about it.
Source: tatoeba (1844)
Rules
/ˈɹulz/
Synonyms for "rules" (68 found)
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Closest matches (14)
Noun(12 words)
administeralgebraic structure propertiesbehavior expectationsboundary settingcity planning guidelinescode of conductconduct guidelinesconformity expectationscouncil bylawsdecidediplomatic protocoldirect
Adjective(2 words)
bureaucratic rulesclear classroom rules
Strong matches (20)
Noun(18 words)
Adjective(2 words)
federal regulationsgoverning authority guidelines
Related words (34)
Noun(27 words)
judgelawsleadmanuscript submissionmethodmore governingnormsnorms and lawsnorms of behavioromit the codespoliciespolicy guidelinespolicy on academic disorganizationprecludepredominateprincipleprocedureprotocolprotocolspublic safety laws
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Determiner(2 words)
more tribal council bylawsmost programming language syntax
Adjective(4 words)
official policiesonline community guidelinesregional science fair rulesurban planning guidelines
Verb(1 words)
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18 entriesadministerboard game rulescard game rulesclassroom rulescommandcommutative propertycontroldeterminedictatedistributive laweliminatehouse rulesjudgeorder of operationsprecludepredominate
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Collocations
10 entriesclassroom ruleshouse rulesrule bookrule of lawrule outrulemakingrules and regulationsrules of conductruling classschool rules
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
8 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
You must act in accordance with the rules.
Source: tatoeba (16217)
You should conform to the rules.
Source: tatoeba (16218)
What you did is against the rules.
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