DEFINIENS
/dɪˈfɪnɪɛnz/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of DEFINIENS
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
Is DEFINIENS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEFINIENS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | d | e | f | i | n | i | e | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEFINIENS
100 words from the letters in DEFINIENS
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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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