Word: DEFAULT
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DEFAULT
- The condition of failing to meet an obligation.
"He failed to make payments on time and is now in default."
- The original software programming settings as set by the factory
- A loss incurred by failing to compete.
"The team's three losses include one default."
- To fail to meet an obligation.
"If you do not make your payments, you will default on your loan."
- To lose a competition by failing to compete.
"If you refuse to wear a proper uniform, you will not be allowed to compete and will default this match."
- To assume a value when none was given; to presume a tentative value or standard.
"If you don't specify a number of items, it defaults to 1."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often originates from the Latin "de-", meaning "down, away, or opposite", indicating reversal or removal.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "default" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "default" 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 | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEFAULT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DEFAULT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DEFAULT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DEFAULT:
- # the default effect
- # master of default
- # playing with default
- # in terms of default
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of DEFAULT:
Word Family
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Same Length Words (7 Letters)
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Words Starting with D
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