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ru·bric
 rubric
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- pronunciation:
- ru
brihk
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a law, class, or category, or a title indicating it.
a question that came under the rubric of semantics |
| definition 2: |
in early books and manuscripts, a title, initial letter, or the like lettered in red or in some other distinctive fashion.
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| definition 3: |
a rule or direction for procedure, as in liturgical texts for the conduct of worship services.
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| definition 4: |
any rule of procedure.
- similar words:
- precept
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| related words: |
dogma, title |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
colored, marked, or written in red.
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