OPACITY
/oʊˈpæsɪtiː/
7 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of OPACITY
The state or quality of being opaque, not allowing light to pass through
"We could not see the sandbar due to the opacity of the muddy water."
The state or quality of being inaccessible to understanding.
"The opacity of these decisions is troubling."
A measure of relative impenetrability to electromagnetic radiation such as light.
"The opacity of a clean glass window is near zero."
Examples of OPACITY in a Sentence
- "We could not see the sandbar due to the opacity of the muddy water."
- "The opacity of these decisions is troubling."
- "The opacity of a clean glass window is near zero."
Word Details
Is OPACITY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OPACITY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of OPACITY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for OPACITY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | p | a | c | i | t | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OPACITY
91 words from the letters in OPACITY
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How to Use OPACITY in Word Games
OPACITY is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since OPACITY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OPACITY to find 91 additional valid words.