instituto

Definitions of instituto
  1. noun
    a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
    synonyms: principio, regla
  2. noun
    a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
    synonyms: regla
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    type of:
    generalidad, generalización
    an idea or conclusion having general application
  3. noun
    an association organized to promote art or science or education
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    type of:
    asociación
    a formal organization of people or groups of people
  4. noun
    a public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12
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    type of:
    gimnasio, liceo
    a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
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