ENDOCENTRIC
11 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of ENDOCENTRIC
(grammar) An endocentric compound.
Focused or centered within itself, and not on something external.
(grammar, of a phrase or compound word) fulfilling the same grammatical role as one of its constituents.
"The noun "houseboat" is endocentric because "boat" is also a noun."
Examples of ENDOCENTRIC in a Sentence
- "The noun "houseboat" is endocentric because "boat" is also a noun."
Word Details
Is ENDOCENTRIC a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ENDOCENTRIC is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ENDOCENTRIC uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ENDOCENTRIC
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | n | d | o | c | e | n | t | r | i | c | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ENDOCENTRIC
100 words from the letters in ENDOCENTRIC
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How to Use ENDOCENTRIC in Word Games
ENDOCENTRIC is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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