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DEFINIENS

/dɪˈfɪnɪɛnz/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of DEFINIENS

noun

The word or phrase that defines the definiendum in a definition.

"In the defining statement “A lake is a large, landlocked, naturally occurring stretch of water”, “large, landlocked, naturally occurring stretch of water” is the definiens."

Examples of DEFINIENS in a Sentence

  • "In the defining statement “A lake is a large, landlocked, naturally occurring stretch of water”, “large, landlocked, naturally occurring stretch of water” is the definiens."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
15
points

Is DEFINIENS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

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

Letter Values for DEFINIENS

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

Letter definiens Total
Scrabble 214111111 13
WWF 214121121 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEFINIENS

100 words from the letters in DEFINIENS

8-letter words

How to Use DEFINIENS in Word Games

DEFINIENS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DEFINIENS

What does DEFINIENS mean?
DEFINIENS is a noun. The word or phrase that defines the definiendum in a definition.
Is DEFINIENS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEFINIENS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEFINIENS worth in Scrabble?
DEFINIENS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEFINIENS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DEFINIENS. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.