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DESCRIPTION

/dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/

11 letters · 3 syllables · noun

D 2/2
E 1/1
S 1/1
C 3/4
R 1/1
I 1/1
P 3/4
T 1/1
I 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of DESCRIPTION

noun

A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.

noun

The act of describing; a delineation by marks or signs.

noun

A set of characteristics by which someone or something can be recognized.

"The zoo had no lions, tigers, or cats of any description."

Synonyms of DESCRIPTION

Words with similar meaning

Examples of DESCRIPTION in a Sentence

  • "The zoo had no lions, tigers, or cats of any description."

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
19
points

Is DESCRIPTION a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: DESCRIPTION uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DESCRIPTION

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

Letter description Total
Scrabble 21131131111 16
WWF 21141141112 19

Anagrams of DESCRIPTION

Words made by rearranging the exact same 11 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DESCRIPTION

100 words from the letters in DESCRIPTION

How to Use DESCRIPTION in Word Games

DESCRIPTION is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DESCRIPTION to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DESCRIPTION

What does DESCRIPTION mean?
DESCRIPTION is a noun. A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.
Is DESCRIPTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DESCRIPTION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DESCRIPTION worth in Scrabble?
DESCRIPTION is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DESCRIPTION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DESCRIPTION. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DESCRIPTION?
Synonyms of DESCRIPTION include: kind, sort, type, variety. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of DESCRIPTION?
The anagrams of DESCRIPTION (words using the exact same letters) are: DISCERPTION, PREDICTIONS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.