Parabola
/pəˈɹæbələ/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters
Definition of Parabola
noun
- The conic section formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to a tangent plane to the cone; the locus of points equidistant from a fixed point (the focus) and line (the directrix).
- The explicit drawing of a parallel between two essentially dissimilar things, especially with a moral or didactic purpose. A parable.
Anagrams of Parabola
No exact anagrams found for "parabola". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
p3
a1
r1
a1
b3
o1
l1
a1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Parabola
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Parabola"
Parabola is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Parabola" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "parabola" is a medium-scoring word.