Word: DEVOTING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of DEVOTING
- To give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter
"I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way."
- To consign over; to doom
"The city was devoted to the flames."
- To execrate; to curse
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 "In professional circles, using the word "devoting" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "devoting", surprising the rest of the board members."
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 | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEVOTING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DEVOTING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DEVOTING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DEVOTING:
- # the devoting effect
- # master of devoting
- # playing with devoting
- # in terms of devoting
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