Hysteresis
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:14 pts10 letters
Definition of Hysteresis
noun
- A property of a system such that an output value is not a strict function of the corresponding input, but also incorporates some lag, delay, or history dependence, and in particular when the response for a decrease in the input variable is different from the response for an increase. For example, a thermostat with a nominal setpoint of 75° might switch the controlled heat source on when the temperature drops below 74°, and off when it rises above 76°.
- Magnetic friction in dynamos, by which every reversal of magnetism in the iron causes dissipation of energy.
Anagrams of Hysteresis
No exact anagrams found for "hysteresis". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
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Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Hysteresis
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 "Hysteresis"
Hysteresis is a 10-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Hysteresis" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "hysteresis" is a high-scoring word.