Word: FABLE
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Definition of FABLE
- A fictitious narrative intended to enforce some useful truth or precept, usually with animals, etc. as characters; an apologue. Prototypically, Aesop's Fables.
- Any story told to excite wonder; common talk; the theme of talk.
- Fiction; untruth; falsehood.
- To compose fables; hence, to write or speak fiction; to write or utter what is not true.
- To make up; to devise, and speak of, as true or real; to tell of falsely; to recount in the form of a fable.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often formed with the Latin adjectival suffix "-abilis", denoting capability, worthiness, or ability to undergo an action.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "fable" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "fable" 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
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 | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FABLE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
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How many syllables are in FABLE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FABLE:
- # the fable effect
- # master of fable
- # playing with fable
- # in terms of fable
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