Word: BACKGROUND
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of BACKGROUND
- One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.
"The lawyer had a background in computer science."
- A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context.
- Information relevant to the current situation about past events; history.
- To put in a position that is not prominent.
- To gather and provide background information (on).
- Less important or less noticeable in a scene or system.
"The antivirus program runs on a background thread."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "background" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "background" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
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 | 20 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 20 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 25 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BACKGROUND a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BACKGROUND worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BACKGROUND? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BACKGROUND:
- # the background effect
- # master of background
- # playing with background
- # in terms of background
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