Word: TRACE
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Definition of TRACE
- An act of tracing.
"Your cell phone company can put a trace on your line."
- An enquiry sent out for a missing article, such as a letter or an express package.
- A mark left as a sign of passage of a person or animal.
- To follow the trail of.
- To follow the history of.
- To draw or sketch lightly or with care.
"He carefully traced the outlines of the old building before him."
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 "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "trace" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "trace" conveys a high level of precision."
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 | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TRACE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TRACE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TRACE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TRACE:
- # the trace effect
- # master of trace
- # playing with trace
- # in terms of trace
Sub-words
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