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DISCRIMINATION

/dɪskɹɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

14 letters · 5 syllables · noun

D 2/2
I 1/1
S 1/1
C 3/4
R 1/1
I 1/1
M 3/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
A 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of DISCRIMINATION

noun

Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions.

noun

The act of recognizing the 'good' and 'bad' in situations and choosing good.

noun

(sometimes discrimination against) Distinct treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry.

"reverse discrimination"

Examples of DISCRIMINATION in a Sentence

  • "reverse discrimination"

Word Details

Letters
14
Syllables
5
Scrabble
19
points
WWF
23
points

Is DISCRIMINATION a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 19 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 19 pts Words With Friends — 23 pts

Tip: DISCRIMINATION uses 14 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DISCRIMINATION

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

Letter discrimination Total
Scrabble 21131131111111 19
WWF 21141141211112 23

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISCRIMINATION

100 words from the letters in DISCRIMINATION

How to Use DISCRIMINATION in Word Games

DISCRIMINATION is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About DISCRIMINATION

What does DISCRIMINATION mean?
DISCRIMINATION is a noun. Discernment, the act of discriminating, discerning, distinguishing, noting or perceiving differences between things, with intent to understand rightly and make correct decisions.
Is DISCRIMINATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DISCRIMINATION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DISCRIMINATION worth in Scrabble?
DISCRIMINATION is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends. It is a 14-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from DISCRIMINATION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DISCRIMINATION. The longest sub-words are 12 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.