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ATTENUATE

/əˈtɛn.juː.eɪt/

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective

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Definition of ATTENUATE

verb

To reduce in size, force, value, amount, or degree.

verb

To make thinner, as by physically reshaping, starving, or decaying.

verb

To become thin or fine; to grow less.

adjective

(of leaves) Gradually tapering into a petiole-like extension toward the base.

Antonyms of ATTENUATE

Words with opposite meaning

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is ATTENUATE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: ATTENUATE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ATTENUATE

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

Letter attenuate Total
Scrabble 111111111 9
WWF 111122111 11

How to Use ATTENUATE in Word Games

ATTENUATE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ATTENUATE to find 78 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ATTENUATE

What does ATTENUATE mean?
ATTENUATE is a verb. To reduce in size, force, value, amount, or degree.
Is ATTENUATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ATTENUATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ATTENUATE worth in Scrabble?
ATTENUATE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ATTENUATE?
You can make 78 words from the letters in ATTENUATE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.