Word: OUTWARD
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of OUTWARD
- Outer; located towards the outside
- Visible, noticeable
"By all outward indications, he's a normal happy child, but if you talk to him, you will soon realize he has some psychological problems."
- Tending to the exterior or outside.
- Towards the outside; away from the centre.
"We are outward bound."
- Outwardly, in outer appearances; publicly.
- To ward off; to keep out.
- A ward in a detached building connected with a hospital.
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 "In professional circles, using the word "outward" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "outward", surprising the rest of the board members."
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 | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OUTWARD a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is OUTWARD worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in OUTWARD? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing OUTWARD:
- # the outward effect
- # master of outward
- # playing with outward
- # in terms of outward
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