Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Exocentric.
Exocentric - as an adjective
Not fulfilling the same grammatical role of any of its constituents
Example: "When `until last easter' serves as an adverb it is an exocentric construction"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
endocentric16Example Sentences
"The word 'deer' is exocentric because it does not refer to any specific gender."
"In English, exocentric compounds like 'pickpocket' do not have a head that represents the entire meaning."
"The term 'redhead' is an exocentric compound because it does not literally refer to a red head."
"The exocentric phrase 'Big Brother' in George Orwell's novel refers to a totalitarian regime."
"In exocentric compounds, the meaning of the compound cannot always be predicted from the meanings of its components."
Word Game Points
Is EXOCENTRIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, exocentric is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
EXOCENTRIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is EXOCENTRIC a valid Words With Friends word?
No, exocentric is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordEXOCENTRIC is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is EXOCENTRIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, exocentric is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXOCENTRIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
