Word: EXTRACT
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Definition of EXTRACT
- Something that is extracted or drawn out.
- A portion of a book or document, incorporated distinctly in another work; a citation; a quotation.
"I used an extract of Hemingway's book to demonstrate culture shock."
- A decoction, solution, or infusion made by drawing out from any substance that which gives it its essential and characteristic virtue
"extract of beef"
- To draw out; to pull out; to remove forcibly from a fixed position, as by traction or suction, etc.
"to extract a tooth from its socket, a stump from the earth, or a splinter from the finger"
- To withdraw by expression, distillation, or other mechanical or chemical process. Compare abstract (transitive verb).
"to extract an essential oil from a plant"
- To take by selection; to choose out; to cite or quote, as a passage from a book.
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 "She described the concept as somewhat "extract", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "extract" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
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 | 16 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EXTRACT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is EXTRACT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in EXTRACT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EXTRACT:
- # the extract effect
- # master of extract
- # playing with extract
- # in terms of extract
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