Word: APPROXIMATE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of APPROXIMATE
- To estimate.
- To come near to; to approach.
- To carry or advance near; to cause to approach.
- Approaching; proximate; nearly resembling.
- Nearing correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate.
"NASA's Genesis spacecraft has on board an ion monitor to record the speed, density, temperature and approximate composition of the solar wind ions."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "approximate" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "approximate" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
Contains the letter "X", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 24 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 24 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 27 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is APPROXIMATE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is APPROXIMATE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in APPROXIMATE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing APPROXIMATE:
- # the approximate effect
- # master of approximate
- # playing with approximate
- # in terms of approximate
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