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APPROXIMATE

11 letters · 4 syllables · verb, adjective

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Definition of APPROXIMATE

verb

To estimate.

verb

To come near to; to approach.

verb

To carry or advance near; to cause to approach.

adjective

Approaching; proximate; nearly resembling.

adjective

Nearing correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate.

"NASA's Genesis spacecraft has on board an ion monitor to record the speed, density, temperature and approximate composition of the solar wind ions."

Synonyms of APPROXIMATE

Words with similar meaning

close

Antonyms of APPROXIMATE

Words with opposite meaning

exact precise

Examples of APPROXIMATE in a Sentence

  • "NASA's Genesis spacecraft has on board an ion monitor to record the speed, density, temperature and approximate composition of the solar wind ions."

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
4
Scrabble
24
points
WWF
27
points

Is APPROXIMATE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, APPROXIMATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 24 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 24 pts Words With Friends — 27 pts

Tip: APPROXIMATE uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for APPROXIMATE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter approximate Total
Scrabble 13311813111 24
WWF 14411814111 27

Words You Can Make With the Letters in APPROXIMATE

100 words from the letters in APPROXIMATE

9-letter words

proximate 20/22 USUKWWF ametropia 13/15 USUKWWF

8-letter words

toxaemia 17/18 USUKWWF xeromata 17/18 UK expiator 17/18 USUKWWF paroemia 12/14 UK

7-letter words

premixt 18/20 USUKWWF toxemia 16/17 USUKWWF tamarix 16/17 UK pampero 13/16 USUKWWF pompier 13/16 UK papmeat 13/16 UK emporia 11/13 USUKWWF meropia 11/13 USUKWWF primate 11/13 USUKWWF parapet 11/13 USUKWWF periapt 11/13 USUKWWF amirate 9/10 USUKWWF apteria 9/10 USUKWWF atropia 9/10 UK

6-letter words

premix 17/19 USUKWWF tippex 17/19 UK xeroma 15/16 UK matrix 15/16 USUKWWF remixt 15/16 USUKWWF pretax 15/16 USUKWWF extirp 15/16 UK export 15/16 USUKWWF mapper 12/15 USUKWWF pamper 12/15 USUKWWF preamp 12/15 USUKWWF mopper 12/15 USUKWWF moppet 12/15 USUKWWF prompt 12/15 USUKWWF ipomea 10/12 UK premia 10/12 UK paramo 10/12 USUKWWF mopier 10/12 USUKWWF appear 10/12 USUKWWF appair 10/12 UK optima 10/12 USUKWWF optime 10/12 USUKWWF potpie 10/12 USUKWWF tamper 10/12 USUKWWF armpit 10/12 USUKWWF impart 10/12 USUKWWF partim 10/12 UK permit 10/12 USUKWWF emptor 10/12 UK trompe 10/12 USUKWWF import 10/12 USUKWWF tapper 10/12 USUKWWF tipper 10/12 USUKWWF apport 10/12 UK topper 10/12 USUKWWF aporia 8/9 UK opiate 8/9 USUKWWF ramate 8/9 USUKWWF retama 8/9 UK amrita 8/9 USUKWWF tamari 8/9 USUKWWF imaret 8/9 USUKWWF matier 8/9 UK amoret 8/9 UK omerta 8/9 UK patera 8/9 UK petara 8/9 UK pitara 8/9 UK pirate 8/9 USUKWWF pratie 8/9 UK pteria 8/9 UK portae 8/9 UK protea 8/9 USUKWWF protei 8/9 USUKWWF aortae 6/6 USUKWWF

5-letter words

axiom 14/15 USUKWWF moxie 14/15 USUKWWF oxime 14/15 USUKWWF mirex 14/15 USUKWWF mixer 14/15 USUKWWF remix 14/15 USUKWWF expat 14/15 USUKWWF ixora 12/12 USUKWWF axite 12/12 USUKWWF extra 12/12 USUKWWF retax 12/12 USUKWWF taxer 12/12 USUKWWF taxor 12/12 UK oxter 12/12 USUKWWF pampa 11/14 USUKWWF primp 11/14 USUKWWF praam 9/11 USUKWWF remap 9/11 USUKWWF prima 9/11 USUKWWF prime 9/11 USUKWWF moper 9/11 USUKWWF proem 9/11 USUKWWF primo 9/11 USUKWWF paper 9/11 USUKWWF piper 9/11 USUKWWF

How to Use APPROXIMATE in Word Games

APPROXIMATE is worth 24 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About APPROXIMATE

What does APPROXIMATE mean?
APPROXIMATE is a verb. To estimate.
Is APPROXIMATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, APPROXIMATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 24 points in Scrabble.
How many points is APPROXIMATE worth in Scrabble?
APPROXIMATE is worth 24 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from APPROXIMATE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in APPROXIMATE. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of APPROXIMATE?
Synonyms of APPROXIMATE include: close. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.