CONSUMPTION
/kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/
11 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of CONSUMPTION
The act of eating, drinking or using.
"The consumption of snails as food is more common in France than in England."
The amount consumed.
"gross national consumption"
The act of consuming or destroying.
"The fire's consumption of the forest caused ecological changes."
Examples of CONSUMPTION in a Sentence
- "The consumption of snails as food is more common in France than in England."
- "gross national consumption"
- "The fire's consumption of the forest caused ecological changes."
Word Details
Is CONSUMPTION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CONSUMPTION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CONSUMPTION uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CONSUMPTION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | n | s | u | m | p | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONSUMPTION
100 words from the letters in CONSUMPTION
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How to Use CONSUMPTION in Word Games
CONSUMPTION is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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