Word: CENT
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Definition of CENT
- (money) A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the main unit of currency in many countries. Symbol: ยข.
- A small sum of money.
"He blew every last cent."
- (money) A subunit of currency equal to one-hundredth of the euro.
- The point in the interior of a circle that is equidistant from all points on the circumference.
- The point in the interior of a sphere that is equidistant from all points on the circumference.
- The middle portion of something; the part well away from the edges.
- A centigrade temperature scale having the freezing point of water defined as 0ยฐ and its boiling point defined as 100ยฐ at standard atmospheric pressure. Known as the Celsius scale since 1948.
- A single degree on this scale.
"a temperature of 34 centigrades"
- A unit of angle equal to the hundredth part of a quadrant. Its symbol is gon.
- (Sanskrit and other Indian philology) satakam, set of one hundred verses connected by the same metre or topic
- Perfect score on a board exam
- A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.
- A unit in ancient Roman army, originally of 100 army soldiers as part of a cohort, later of more varied sizes (but typically containing 60 to 70 or 80) soldiers or other men (guards, police, firemen), commanded by a centurion.
- A political division of ancient Rome, meeting in the Centuriate Assembly.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "cent" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "cent" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CENT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
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How many syllables are in CENT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
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- # the cent effect
- # master of cent
- # playing with cent
- # in terms of cent
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