BARBARISM
/ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹɪz(ə)m/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of BARBARISM
A barbaric act.
"These barbarisms can not be allowed to continue; they must be crushed or civilization will collapse."
The condition of existing barbarically.
A word hybridizing Ancient Greek and Latin or other heterogeneous roots.
Examples of BARBARISM in a Sentence
- "These barbarisms can not be allowed to continue; they must be crushed or civilization will collapse."
Word Details
Is BARBARISM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BARBARISM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BARBARISM uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BARBARISM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | a | r | b | a | r | i | s | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BARBARISM
100 words from the letters in BARBARISM
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How to Use BARBARISM in Word Games
BARBARISM is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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