Word: PREDATING
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Definition of PREDATING
- To designate a date earlier than the actual one; to move a date, appointment, event, or period of time to an earlier point (contrast "postdate".)
- To exist or to occur before something else; to antedate.
"The Chinese use of Pascal's Triangle predates its discovery by Blaise Pascal."
- To prey upon something.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often formed from the Latin prefix "pre-", meaning "before or in front of" in time or position.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "predating" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "predating" to secure the victory."
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 | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PREDATING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PREDATING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PREDATING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PREDATING:
- # the predating effect
- # master of predating
- # playing with predating
- # in terms of predating
Hook Words
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Sub-words
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