EMENDATION
/ɪˌmɛnˈdeɪʃən/
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of EMENDATION
The act of altering for the better, or correcting what is erroneous or faulty; correction; improvement.
Alteration by editorial criticism, as of a text so as to give a better reading; removal of errors or corruptions from a document.
"The book might be improved by judicious emendations."
An intentional change in the spelling of a scientific name, which is usually not allowed.
"The genus name Uramyia is an unjustified emendation of Uramya even though it uses a better transliteration of the Greek word μυῖα."
Examples of EMENDATION in a Sentence
- "The book might be improved by judicious emendations."
- "The genus name Uramyia is an unjustified emendation of Uramya even though it uses a better transliteration of the Greek word μυῖα."
Word Details
Is EMENDATION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EMENDATION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: EMENDATION uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EMENDATION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | m | e | n | d | a | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EMENDATION
100 words from the letters in EMENDATION
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How to Use EMENDATION in Word Games
EMENDATION is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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