ZOETROPE
/ˈzəʊɪtɹəʊp/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of ZOETROPE
An optical toy, in which figures made to revolve on the inside of a cylinder, and viewed through slits in its circumference, appear like a single figure passing through a series of natural motions as if animated or mechanically moved.
"1890 : Is consciousness really discontinuous, incessantly interrupted and recommencing (from the psychologist’s point of view) ? and does it only seem continuous to itself by an illusion analogous to that of the zoetrope ? (William James, The principles of psychology, p. 200)."
Examples of ZOETROPE in a Sentence
- "1890 : Is consciousness really discontinuous, incessantly interrupted and recommencing (from the psychologist’s point of view) ? and does it only seem continuous to itself by an illusion analogous to that of the zoetrope ? (William James, The principles of psychology, p. 200)."
Word Details
Is ZOETROPE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ZOETROPE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ZOETROPE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ZOETROPE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | z | o | e | t | r | o | p | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 19 |
| WWF | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ZOETROPE
87 words from the letters in ZOETROPE
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How to Use ZOETROPE in Word Games
ZOETROPE is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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