Word: ARTICLE
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Definition of ARTICLE
- A piece of nonfictional writing such as a story, report, opinion piece, or entry in a newspaper, magazine, journal, dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.
- An object, a member of a group or class.
"a sales article"
- (grammar) A part of speech that indicates, specifies and limits a noun (a, an, or the in English). In some languages the article may appear as an ending (e.g. definite article in Swedish) or there may be none (e.g. Russian, Pashto).
- To bind by articles of apprenticeship.
"to article an apprentice to a mechanic"
- To accuse or charge by an exhibition of articles or accusations.
- To formulate in articles; to set forth in distinct particulars.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "article" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "article" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
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 | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ARTICLE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ARTICLE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ARTICLE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ARTICLE:
- # the article effect
- # master of article
- # playing with article
- # in terms of article
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of ARTICLE:
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of ARTICLE:
Word Family
Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of ARTICLE:
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Same Length Words (7 Letters)
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Words Starting with A
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