Word: OR
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Definition of OR
- Connects at least two alternative words, phrases, clauses, sentences, etc. each of which could make a passage true. In English, this is the "inclusive or." The "exclusive or" is formed by "either [...] or".
"He might get cancer, or be hit by a bus, or God knows what."
- An operator denoting the disjunction of two propositions or truth values. There are two forms, the inclusive or and the exclusive or.
- Counts the elements before and after as two possibilities.
- The binary operator inclusive or, true if one at least one of two inputs is true. In infix notation.
- Initialism of Olympic Record.
- Initialism of odorant receptor.
- Initialism of olfactory receptor.
- A room in a hospital used for performing surgical operations.
- (operations) The application of scientific methods and techniques to problems of decision making, especially in business management and government administration.
- The gold or yellow tincture on a coat of arms.
- Of gold or yellow tincture on a coat of arms.
- Early (on).
- Earlier, previously.
- Before; ere. Followed by "ever" or "ere".
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "or" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "or" 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 | 2 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 2 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 2 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OR a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is OR worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in OR? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing OR:
- # the or effect
- # master of or
- # playing with or
- # in terms of or
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