TERM
/tɜːm/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of TERM
That which limits the extent of anything; limit, extremity, bound, boundary.
""Alright, look...we can spend the holidays with your parents, but this time it will be on my terms.""
A chronological limitation or restriction.
"The term of a lease agreement is the period of time during which the lease is effective, and may be fixed, periodic, or of indefinite duration."
Any of the binding conditions or promises in a legal contract.
"Be sure to read the terms and conditions before signing."
To phrase a certain way; to name or call.
Born or delivered at term.
"term neonate"
A computer program that emulates a physical terminal.
One whose employment has been terminated
To terminate one's employment
Examples of TERM in a Sentence
- ""Alright, look...we can spend the holidays with your parents, but this time it will be on my terms.""
- "The term of a lease agreement is the period of time during which the lease is effective, and may be fixed, periodic, or of indefinite duration."
- "Be sure to read the terms and conditions before signing."
- "term neonate"
Word Details
Is TERM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TERM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like TERM are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for TERM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | e | r | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TERM
10 words from the letters in TERM
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use TERM in Word Games
TERM is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: TERM is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TERM to find 10 additional valid words.