Word: PARIETAL
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Definition of PARIETAL
- Either of the two parietal bones, on the top and side of the skull.
- Any of the scales of a snake that are located on the head and connected to the frontals towards the posterior.
- A flat Roman wall tile with roughened surface, used as a base for plasterwork.
- Of or relating to the wall of a body part, organ or cavity.
"Hydrochloric acid is secreted by the parietal cells of the gastric glands, located on the wall of the fundus of the stomach."
- Of or relating to the parietal bones
- Of or relating to college living and, especially, its regulation.
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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "parietal" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "parietal" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
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 | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PARIETAL a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PARIETAL worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PARIETAL? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PARIETAL:
- # the parietal effect
- # master of parietal
- # playing with parietal
- # in terms of parietal
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