Word: FEIGN
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of FEIGN
- To make a false show or pretence of; to counterfeit or simulate.
"The pupil feigned sickness on the day of his exam."
- To imagine; to invent; to pretend.
"He feigned that he had gone home at the appointed time."
- To make an action as if doing one thing, but actually doing another, for example to trick an opponent.
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 "feign" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "feign" 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
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FEIGN a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FEIGN worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FEIGN? โผ
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