Dictionary
/ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:17 pts10 letters
Definition of Dictionary
noun
- A reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meaning, and sometimes containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, translations, and other data.
- (preceded by the) A synchronic dictionary of a standardised language held to only contain words that are properly part of the language.
- (by extension) Any work that has a list of material organized alphabetically; e.g., biographical dictionary, encyclopedic dictionary.
- An associative array, a data structure where each value is referenced by a particular key, analogous to words and definitions in a physical dictionary.
verb
- To look up in a dictionary.
- To add to a dictionary.
- To compile a dictionary.
Anagrams of Dictionary
1 word can be made by rearranging all the letters of "dictionary":
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
d2
i1
c3
t1
i1
o1
n1
a1
r1
y4
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Dictionary
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 "Dictionary"
Dictionary is a 10-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "dictionary" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Dictionary" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "dictionary" is a high-scoring word.