Syllepsis
/sɪˈlɛp.sɪs/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:16 pts9 letters
Definition of Syllepsis
noun
- A figure of speech in which one word simultaneously modifies two or more other words such that the modification must be understood differently with respect to each modified word; often causing humorous incongruity.
- Growth in which lateral branches develop from a lateral meristem, without the formation of a bud or period of dormancy, when the lateral meristem is split from a terminal meristem.
Anagrams of Syllepsis
No exact anagrams found for "syllepsis". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
ANTONYMS
Letter Values
s1
y4
l1
l1
e1
p3
s1
i1
s1
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Syllepsis
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 "Syllepsis"
Syllepsis is a 9-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Syllepsis" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "syllepsis" is a medium-scoring word.