Word: RATION
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Definition of RATION
- A portion of some limited resource allocated to a person or group.
- To supply with a ration; to limit (someone) to a specific allowance of something.
"We rationed ourselves to three sips of water a day until we were rescued."
- To portion out (especially during a shortage of supply); to limit access to.
"By the third day on the raft, we had to ration our water."
- To restrict (an activity etc.)
"Our present health care system is rationed only to those who can afford it because of unnecessary high cost, lack of insurance coverage by 47 million people, and exorbitant prescription prices."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often formed by appending the Latin suffix "-tio" (yielding "-tion"), creating a noun of action or state from a verb stem.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "ration" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "ration" in early literature."
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 | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RATION a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is RATION worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in RATION? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RATION:
- # the ration effect
- # master of ration
- # playing with ration
- # in terms of ration
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