Medicine
/ˈmed(ɪ).sn̩/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:16 pts8 letters
Definition of Medicine
noun
- A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.
- A treatment or cure.
- The study of the cause, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease or illness.
"She's studying medicine at university because she wants to be a doctor in the future."
- The profession of physicians, surgeons and related specialisms; those who practice medicine.
- Ritual magic used, as by a medicine man, to promote a desired outcome in healing, hunting, warfare etc.
Anagrams of Medicine
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
m3
e1
d2
i1
c3
i1
n1
e1
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Medicine
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 "Medicine"
Medicine is a 8-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Medicine" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "medicine" is a medium-scoring word.