English to English
rubric
('r/u/br/I/k
)
adjective (a)
- Colored in, or marked with, red; placed in rubrics.(adjective)source: webster1913
noun (n)
- an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- a title or heading that is printed in red or in a special type(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- category name(noun.cognition)Example:
It is usually discussed under the rubric of `functional obesity'.
source: wordnet30 - That part of any work in the early manuscripts and typography which was colored red, to distinguish it from other portions.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- adorn with ruby red color(verb.change)source: wordnet30
- To adorn ith red; to redden; to rubricate.(verb)source: webster1913