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rule of threes

rule of threes proper noun: a mnemonic guideline that outlines the average limits of human endurance. Also the alternative form of rule of three.

Proper noun

the rule of threes

  1. (survival) A mnemonic guideline that outlines the average limits of human endurance.

Also used as

rule of threes is also the alternative form of rule of three.

Questions about rule of threes

What does rule of threes mean?
Rule of threes means a mnemonic guideline that outlines the average limits of human endurance.
What part of speech is rule of threes?
Rule of threes is a proper noun.

Words near rule of threes in the dictionary

  1. rule of succession
  2. rule of the road
  3. rule of the shorter term
  4. rule of thirds
  5. rule of three
  6. rule of threes
  7. rule of thumb
  8. rule of tincture
  9. rule of two
  10. rule off
  11. rule OK

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