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OSCILLATE

/ˈɑsɪleɪt/

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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Definition of OSCILLATE

verb

To swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.

"A pendulum oscillates slower as it gets longer."

verb

To vacillate between conflicting opinions, etc.

"The mood for change oscillated from day to day."

verb

To vary above and below a mean value.

Synonyms of OSCILLATE

Words with similar meaning

Examples of OSCILLATE in a Sentence

  • "A pendulum oscillates slower as it gets longer."
  • "The mood for change oscillated from day to day."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is OSCILLATE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: OSCILLATE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for OSCILLATE

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

Letter oscillate Total
Scrabble 113111111 11
WWF 114122111 14

Anagrams of OSCILLATE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 9 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in OSCILLATE

100 words from the letters in OSCILLATE

How to Use OSCILLATE in Word Games

OSCILLATE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About OSCILLATE

What does OSCILLATE mean?
OSCILLATE is a verb. To swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.
Is OSCILLATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OSCILLATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OSCILLATE worth in Scrabble?
OSCILLATE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from OSCILLATE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in OSCILLATE. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of OSCILLATE?
Synonyms of OSCILLATE include: vacillate. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of OSCILLATE?
The anagrams of OSCILLATE (words using the exact same letters) are: LOCALITES, TEOCALLIS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.