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Apposition

Yes, apposition is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does apposition mean?

noun

  1. a grammatical relation between a word and a noun phrase that follows `Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer' is an example of apposition
  2. (biology) growth in the thickness of a cell wall by the deposit of successive layers of material
  3. the act of positioning close together (or side by side) it is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for apposition

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants5 / 5
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of apposition

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters APPOSITION.

Words you can make from apposition

Unscramble APPOSITION for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is apposition a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Apposition is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is apposition worth in Scrabble?

Apposition is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does apposition mean?

Apposition means: a grammatical relation between a word and a noun phrase that follows.