Word: DURATION
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of DURATION
- An amount of time or a particular time interval.
- (in the singular, not followed by "of") The time taken for the current situation to end, especially the current war
"Rationing will last at least for the duration."
- A measure of the sensitivity of the price of a financial asset to changes in interest rates, computed for a simple bond as a weighted average of the maturities of the interest and principal payments associated with it.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often formed by appending the Latin suffix "-tio" (yielding "-tion"), creating a noun of action or state from a verb stem.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "duration" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "duration" 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 | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DURATION a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DURATION worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DURATION? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DURATION:
- # the duration effect
- # master of duration
- # playing with duration
- # in terms of duration
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