Word: APHERESES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of APHERESES
- Elision, suppression, or complete loss of a letter or sound (syllable) from the beginning of a word, such as the development of special from especial; procope.
- (specific, still current) The removal of blood from a patient, and the removal of certain components (such as platelets) from that blood, followed by the transfusion of the filtered blood back to the donor (patient).
- (general) Extirpation or extraction of a superfluity (especially a pathological one) from the body, especially blood.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "aphereses" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "aphereses" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is APHERESES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is APHERESES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in APHERESES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing APHERESES:
- # the aphereses effect
- # master of aphereses
- # playing with aphereses
- # in terms of aphereses
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