Barbarism
/ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹɪz(ə)m/
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:18 pts9 letters
Definition of Barbarism
noun
- A barbaric act.
"These barbarisms can not be allowed to continue; they must be crushed or civilization will collapse."
- The condition of existing barbarically.
- A word hybridizing Ancient Greek and Latin or other heterogeneous roots.
- An error in language use within a single word, such as a mispronunciation.
Anagrams of Barbarism
No exact anagrams found for "barbarism". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
b3
a1
r1
b3
a1
r1
i1
s1
m3
Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Barbarism
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Barbarism"
Barbarism is a 9-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Barbarism" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "barbarism" is a high-scoring word.