CATHOLIC
/ˈkaθ(ə)lɪk/
8 letters · 3 syllables · adjective
Definition of CATHOLIC
Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church.
"Christmas is celebrated at different dates in the Catholic and Orthodox calendars."
Of the Roman Catholic church in particular.
"Catholic churches are built differently than Protestant ones."
Universal; all-encompassing.
Pertaining to all kinds of people and their range of tastes, proclivities etc.; liberal.
Examples of CATHOLIC in a Sentence
- "Christmas is celebrated at different dates in the Catholic and Orthodox calendars."
- "Catholic churches are built differently than Protestant ones."
Word Details
Is CATHOLIC a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CATHOLIC is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CATHOLIC uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CATHOLIC
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | t | h | o | l | i | c | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CATHOLIC
100 words from the letters in CATHOLIC
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How to Use CATHOLIC in Word Games
CATHOLIC is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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