Epicene
/ˈɛpɪsiːn/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:14 pts7 letters
Definition of Epicene
noun
- An epicene word; preceded by the: the epicene words of a language as a class.
- An epicene person, whether biologically asexual, androgynous, hermaphrodite, or intersex; an androgyne, a hermaphrodite.
- (by extension) A transsexual; also, a transvestite.
- (by extension, usually derogatory) An effeminate man.
adjective
- Of or relating to a class of Greek and Latin nouns that may refer to males or females but have a fixed grammatical gender (feminine, masculine, neuter, etc.).
- Of or relating to nouns or pronouns in any language that have a single form for male and female referents.
- (by extension) Suitable for use regardless of sex; unisex.
- Of indeterminate sex, whether asexual, androgynous, hermaphrodite, or intersex; of a human face, intermediate in form between a man's face and a woman's face.
- (by extension) Indeterminate; mixed.
Anagrams of Epicene
No exact anagrams found for "epicene". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
e1
p3
i1
c3
e1
n1
e1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Epicene
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 "Epicene"
Epicene is a 7-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Epicene" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "epicene" is a medium-scoring word.