Word: ENTAILS
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Definition of ENTAILS
- To imply or require.
"This activity will entail careful attention to detail."
- To settle or fix inalienably on a person or thing, or on a person and his descendants or a certain line of descendants; -- said especially of an estate; to bestow as a heritage.
- To appoint hereditary possessor.
- That which is entailed. Hence:
- Delicately carved ornamental work; intaglio.
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 "Understanding the exact meaning of "entails" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "entails" 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 | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ENTAILS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ENTAILS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ENTAILS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ENTAILS:
- # the entails effect
- # master of entails
- # playing with entails
- # in terms of entails
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