Word: BREAKING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of BREAKING
- To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.
"If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."
- To divide (something, often money) into smaller units.
"Can you break a hundred-dollar bill for me?"
- To cause (a person or animal) to lose spirit or will; to crush the spirits of.
"Her child's death broke Angela."
- The act by which something is broken.
- A change of a vowel to a diphthong
- A form of ornamentation in which groups of short notes are used instead of long ones
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "breaking", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "breaking" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
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 | 15 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BREAKING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BREAKING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BREAKING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BREAKING:
- # the breaking effect
- # master of breaking
- # playing with breaking
- # in terms of breaking
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