HomeServicesBlogDictionariesContactSpanish Course
← Back to search

Meaning of subrule | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A narrow rule which defines the specific meaning of a broader rule

Examples

“This led to a set of rules (play cannot begin before crossing East Blithedale Avenue), then subrules ("crossing" means reaching the always arguable halfway point of the avenue) […”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
See all B1 English words →

See also

Learn this word in context

See subrule used in real conversations inside our free language course.

Start Free Course

Know this word better than we do? Language is a living thing — help us keep it growing. Collaborate with Babel Free