Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Endocentric.
Endocentric - as an adjective
Fulfilling the grammatical role of one of its constituents
Example: "When `three blind mice' serves as a noun it is an endocentric construction"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
exocentric21Example Sentences
"The endocentric compound 'football' consists of the words 'foot' and 'ball'."
"In the endocentric phrase 'big house', the adjective 'big' is modifying the noun 'house'."
"The word 'bookstore' is an endocentric compound as it consists of the words 'book' and 'store'."
"An endocentric construction is one where the head of the phrase is also a member of the phrase."
"The sentence 'I bought a blue shirt' contains an endocentric adjective-noun construction."
Word Game Points
Is ENDOCENTRIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, endocentric is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
ENDOCENTRIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is ENDOCENTRIC a valid Words With Friends word?
No, endocentric is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordENDOCENTRIC is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is ENDOCENTRIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, endocentric is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordENDOCENTRIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
