Word: TERM
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Definition of TERM
- That which limits the extent of anything; limit, extremity, bound, boundary.
""Alright, look...we can spend the holidays with your parents, but this time it will be on my terms.""
- A chronological limitation or restriction.
"The term of a lease agreement is the period of time during which the lease is effective, and may be fixed, periodic, or of indefinite duration."
- Any of the binding conditions or promises in a legal contract.
"Be sure to read the terms and conditions before signing."
- To phrase a certain way; to name or call.
- Born or delivered at term.
"term neonate"
- A computer program that emulates a physical terminal.
- One whose employment has been terminated
- To terminate one's employment
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "term" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "term", 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
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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 TERM a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TERM worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TERM? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TERM:
- # the term effect
- # master of term
- # playing with term
- # in terms of term
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