Word: KI
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of KI
- Ti, a plant native to the Pacific islands and China, Cordyline fruticosa.
- (naval slang) Cocoa (the drink).
- The twenty-second letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets.
- A life force in traditional Chinese philosophy, culture, medicine, etc, related (but not limited) to breath and circulation.
- The Chinese foot, a traditional Chinese unit of length based on the human forearm.
- (Mainland China) The Chinese unit of length standardized in 1984 as 1/3 of a meter.
- (Taiwan) The Taiwanese unit of length standardized as 10/33 of a meter, identical to the Japanese shaku.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "ki" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "ki" can significantly improve your writing style."
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
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Invalid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KI a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is KI worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in KI? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing KI:
- # the ki effect
- # master of ki
- # playing with ki
- # in terms of ki
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