PARALLELISM
15
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈpaɹəlɛlɪz(ə)m//
noun
- (rhetoric, grammar) The juxtaposition of two or more identical or equivalent syntactic constructions, especially those expressing the same sentiment with slight modifications, introduced for rhetorical effect.
- (philosophy) The doctrine that matter and mind do not causally interact but that physiological events in the brain or body nonetheless occur simultaneously with matching events in the mind.
- (law) In antitrust law, the practice of competitors of raising prices by roughly the same amount at roughly the same time, without engaging in a formal agreement to do so.
- (biology) Similarity of features between two species resulting from their having taken similar evolutionary paths following their initial divergence from a common ancestor.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 11 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 20 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 'PARALLELISM'?
The word PARALLELISM is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
P3
A1
R1
A1
L1
L1
E1
L1
I1
S1
M3
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'PARALLELISM'?
The word PARALLELISM is worth 20 points in Words With Friends.
P4
A1
R1
A1
L2
L2
E1
L2
I1
S1
M4
Total: 20 points
How many letters is the word 'PARALLELISM'?
The word PARALLELISM has 11 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.