Parity
Yes, parity is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
What does parity mean?
noun
- (obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered
the parity of the mother must be considered
- (mathematics) a relation between a pair of integers: if both integers are odd or both are even they have the same parity; if one is odd and the other is even they have different parity
parity is often used to check the integrity of transmitted data
- (computer science) a bit that is used in an error detection procedure in which a 0 or 1 is added to each group of bits so that it will have either an odd number of 1's or an even number of 1's; e.g., if the parity is odd then any group of bits that arrives with an even number of 1's must contain an error
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for parity
Word facts
| Letters | 6 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 11 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of parity
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PARITY.
Words you can make from parity
Frequently asked questions
Is parity a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Parity 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 parity worth in Scrabble?
Parity is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does parity mean?
Parity means: (obstetrics) the number of liveborn children a woman has delivered.