Word: BASICALLY
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of BASICALLY
- In a fundamental, essential or basic manner
"They've added some fancy features, but it's basically still a car."
- Mostly; generally; for the most part
- (filler) used to refer to the most important or fundamental point the speaker is making; sometimes tending towards a meaningless filler word
"I shouldn't have done it, basically."
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 "Understanding the exact meaning of "basically" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "basically" in early literature."
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 | 16 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 19 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BASICALLY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BASICALLY worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BASICALLY? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BASICALLY:
- # the basically effect
- # master of basically
- # playing with basically
- # in terms of basically
Thesaurus
Hook Words
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Same Length Words (9 Letters)
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