DECURRENT
/dɪˈkʊɹənt/
9 letters · 3 syllables · adjective
Definition of DECURRENT
Pertaining to plant parts that extend downward, most often applied to leaf blades that partly wrap or have wings around the stem or petiole and extend down along the stem.
Pertaining to lamellae (the gills of a mushroom) that are broadly attached and extend down the stipe of the mushroom.
"In this group of mushrooms, the attachment of the gills to the stipe is decurrent."
Running or extending downwards.
Examples of DECURRENT in a Sentence
- "In this group of mushrooms, the attachment of the gills to the stipe is decurrent."
Word Details
Is DECURRENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DECURRENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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Letter Values for DECURRENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | c | u | r | r | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DECURRENT
100 words from the letters in DECURRENT
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How to Use DECURRENT in Word Games
DECURRENT is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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