DERIVATION
14
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˌdɛ.ɹɪˈveɪ.ʃ(ə)n//
noun
- (genealogy, linguistics) The act of tracing origin or descent; an instance thereof (for example, an etymology)."the derivation of a word from an Indo-European root"
- (grammar) Forming a new word by changing the base of another word or by adding affixes to it.
- The process of deriving one thing from another, especially in logic; a deduction.
- (mathematics, calculus) The process of application of the derivative operator to a function, yielding another function called the derived function of the first.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 10 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 14 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 16 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 'DERIVATION'?
The word DERIVATION is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
D2
E1
R1
I1
V4
A1
T1
I1
O1
N1
Total: 14 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DERIVATION'?
The word DERIVATION is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
D2
E1
R1
I1
V5
A1
T1
I1
O1
N2
Total: 16 points
How many letters is the word 'DERIVATION'?
The word DERIVATION has 10 letters.
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.