Word: SECULAR
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Definition of SECULAR
- A secular ecclesiastic, or one not bound by monastic rules.
- A church official whose functions are confined to the vocal department of the choir.
- A layman, as distinguished from a clergyman.
- Not specifically religious; lay or civil, as opposed to clerical.
- Temporal; worldly, or otherwise not based on something timeless.
- Not bound by the vows of a monastic order.
"secular clergy in Catholicism"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "secular" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "secular", surprising the rest of the board members."
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
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
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 | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SECULAR a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SECULAR worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SECULAR? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SECULAR:
- # the secular effect
- # master of secular
- # playing with secular
- # in terms of secular
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