ELLIPSIS
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɪˈlɪp.sɪs//
noun
- (typography, mathematics) A mark consisting of multiple full stops (with or without spaces), used to indicate omitted, missing, or illegible words; or (in mathematics) that a pattern continues."The ellipsis in 1, 2, 3, ..., 8, 9 means that the numbers 4, 5, 6, and 7 are not explicitly included, but are considered to be part of the pattern."
- (grammar, rhetoric) The omission of a word or phrase that can be inferred from the context.
- (film) The omission of scenes in a film that do not advance the plot."It was now possible for writers and directors to cut scenes that did not further the plot; called "ellipses" by filmmakers."
- (obsolete, geometry) An ellipse.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 13 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 'ELLIPSIS'?
The word ELLIPSIS is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
E1
L1
L1
I1
P3
S1
I1
S1
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ELLIPSIS'?
The word ELLIPSIS is worth 13 points in Words With Friends.
E1
L2
L2
I1
P4
S1
I1
S1
Total: 13 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.