Word: HALTING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of HALTING
- To limp; move with a limping gait.
- To stand in doubt whether to proceed, or what to do; hesitate; be uncertain; linger; delay; mammer.
- To be lame, faulty, or defective, as in connection with ideas, or in measure, or in versification.
- To stop marching.
- To stop either temporarily or permanently.
- To bring to a stop.
- The action of one who halts; a stopping or hesitancy.
- Prone to pauses or breaks; hesitant; broken.
"her halting steps"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "halting" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "halting" 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 | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HALTING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is HALTING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in HALTING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing HALTING:
- # the halting effect
- # master of halting
- # playing with halting
- # in terms of halting
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