SYNTAGM
/ˈsɪntæm/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of SYNTAGM
A constituent segment within a text, such as a word or a phrase that forms a syntactic unit.
"The syntagma “the God of peace” (in Greek ὁ Θεὸς τῆς εἰρήνης) occurs in all undisputed Pauline letters."
An arrangement of units that together bears a meaning.
"To combine a sequence of shots into a larger syntagma, there has to be a connection between the successive shots."
(history) A Macedonian phalanx fighting formation consisting of 256 men with long spears (sarissae).
"The men forming the syntagma were arranged in a square of sixteen files of sixteen."
Examples of SYNTAGM in a Sentence
- "The syntagma “the God of peace” (in Greek ὁ Θεὸς τῆς εἰρήνης) occurs in all undisputed Pauline letters."
- "To combine a sequence of shots into a larger syntagma, there has to be a connection between the successive shots."
- "The men forming the syntagma were arranged in a square of sixteen files of sixteen."
Word Details
Is SYNTAGM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SYNTAGM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SYNTAGM earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for SYNTAGM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | y | n | t | a | g | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SYNTAGM
100 words from the letters in SYNTAGM
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How to Use SYNTAGM in Word Games
SYNTAGM is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SYNTAGM uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SYNTAGM to find 100 additional valid words.