AMPLITUDE
14
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈæm.plɪ.tud//
noun
- (mathematics) The maximum absolute value of the vertical component of a curve or function, especially one that is periodic.
- (physics) The maximum absolute value of some quantity that varies.
- (astronomy) The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the center of the sun, or a star, at its rising or setting. At the rising, the amplitude is eastern or ortive: at the setting, it is western, occiduous, or occasive. It is also northern or southern, when north or south of the equator.
- (astronomy) The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the foot of the vertical circle passing through any star or object.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 14 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 18 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'AMPLITUDE'?
The word AMPLITUDE is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
A1
M3
P3
L1
I1
T1
U1
D2
E1
Total: 14 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'AMPLITUDE'?
The word AMPLITUDE is worth 18 points in Words With Friends.
A1
M4
P4
L2
I1
T1
U2
D2
E1
Total: 18 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.