Prolepses
/pɹoʊˈlɛpsiz/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:16 pts9 letters
Definition of Prolepses
noun
- The assignment of something to a period of time that precedes it.
- The anticipation of an objection to an argument.
- (grammar) A construction that consists of placing an element in a syntactic unit before that to which it would logically correspond.
- A so-called "preconception", i.e. a pre-theoretical notion which can lead to true knowledge of the world.
- Growth in which lateral branches develop from a lateral meristem, after the formation of a bud or following a period of dormancy, when the lateral meristem is split from a terminal meristem.
Anagrams of Prolepses
No exact anagrams found for "prolepses". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
p3
r1
o1
l1
e1
p3
s1
e1
s1
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Prolepses
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 "Prolepses"
Prolepses is a 9-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Prolepses" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "prolepses" is a medium-scoring word.