Word: ONUS
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Definition of ONUS
- A legal obligation.
"The onus is on the landlord to make sure the walls are protected from mildew."
- Burden of proof, onus probandi
"The onus is on those who disagree with my proposal to explain why."
- Stigma.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "onus", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "onus" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
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 | 4 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ONUS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ONUS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ONUS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ONUS:
- # the onus effect
- # master of onus
- # playing with onus
- # in terms of onus
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