Word: DOWNFALL
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Definition of DOWNFALL
- A precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth.
"Many economic and political reasons led to the downfall of the Roman Empire."
- The cause of such a fall; a critical blow or error.
- An act of falling down.
"a downfall of rain"
- To fall down; deteriorate; decline.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "downfall" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "downfall", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
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 DOWNFALL a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DOWNFALL worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DOWNFALL? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DOWNFALL:
- # the downfall effect
- # master of downfall
- # playing with downfall
- # in terms of downfall
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