Word: DEFINE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DEFINE
- A kind of macro in source code that replaces one text string with another wherever it occurs.
- To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
"the defining power of an optical instrument"
- To settle, decide (an argument etc.)
- To express the essential nature of something.
"I define myself as a techno-anarchist."
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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "define" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "define" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEFINE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DEFINE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DEFINE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DEFINE:
- # the define effect
- # master of define
- # playing with define
- # in terms of define
Anagrams
Words that contain the exact same letters as DEFINE:
No anagrams found.
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of DEFINE:
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of DEFINE:
Word Family
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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Words Starting with D
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