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DESCRIPTOR

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Descriptor.

Descriptor - as a noun

The phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

Example: "The inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
form9signifier13word form
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
word8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A piece of stored information that is used to identify an item in an information storage and retrieval system

Example Sentences

"The color 'red' is a descriptor for hotness."
"She used the descriptor 'hilarious' to describe the movie."
"The word 'fast' is a descriptor for his running speed."
"The teacher used the descriptor 'diligent' to describe the student."
"The book's cover features a list of its descriptor words."
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Word Game Points

Is DESCRIPTOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, descriptor is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DESCRIPTOR has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is DESCRIPTOR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, descriptor is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESCRIPTOR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DESCRIPTOR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, descriptor is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESCRIPTOR has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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