TREPIDATION
/ˌtɹɛp.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
11 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of TREPIDATION
A fearful state; a state of concern or hesitation.
"I decided, with considerable trepidation, to let him drive my car without me."
An involuntary trembling, sometimes an effect of paralysis, but usually caused by terror or fear; quaking; quivering.
A libration of the starry sphere in the Ptolemaic system; a motion ascribed to the firmament, to account for certain small changes in the position of the ecliptic and of the stars.
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Examples of TREPIDATION in a Sentence
- "I decided, with considerable trepidation, to let him drive my car without me."
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Is TREPIDATION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TREPIDATION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TREPIDATION uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TREPIDATION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | r | e | p | i | d | a | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TREPIDATION
100 words from the letters in TREPIDATION
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How to Use TREPIDATION in Word Games
TREPIDATION is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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