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PRETERITIONS

12 letters · 4 syllables · noun

P 3/4
R 1/1
E 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of PRETERITIONS

noun

A figure of speech in which one pretends to ignore or omit something by actually mentioning it.

noun

The act of passing by, disregarding or omitting.

noun

The failure of a testator to name a legal heir in his will.

noun

The doctrine that God passes over the non-elect in electing to eternal life those predestinated to salvation.

Synonyms of PRETERITIONS

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
12
Syllables
4
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
16
points

Is PRETERITIONS a Scrabble Word?

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

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

Tip: PRETERITIONS uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PRETERITIONS

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

Letter preteritions Total
Scrabble 311111111111 14
WWF 411111111121 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRETERITIONS

100 words from the letters in PRETERITIONS

How to Use PRETERITIONS in Word Games

PRETERITIONS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PRETERITIONS

What does PRETERITIONS mean?
PRETERITIONS is a noun. A figure of speech in which one pretends to ignore or omit something by actually mentioning it.
Is PRETERITIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PRETERITIONS is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PRETERITIONS worth in Scrabble?
PRETERITIONS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from PRETERITIONS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PRETERITIONS. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PRETERITIONS?
Synonyms of PRETERITIONS include: apophasis, preterition. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.