Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Onto.
Onto - as an adjective
(of a function) assuming each of the values in its codomain; having its range equal to its codomain.
Example: "Considered as a function on the real numbers, the exponential function is not onto."
Onto - as a preposition
Upon; on top of.
Example: "My cat just jumped onto the keyboard."
Aware of.
Example: "The thought-police were onto my plans of world domination."
Being an onto function with a codomain of (see below).
Example: "The exponential function maps the set of real numbers onto the set of positive real numbers."
Example Sentences
"He climbed onto the roof to fix the antenna."
"The cat jumped onto the table and knocked over a glass."
"She stepped onto the stage with confidence."
"We carefully stepped onto the thin ice."
"He held onto the railing tightly as the boat rocked."
Word Game Points
Is ONTO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, onto is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ONTO has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.
Is ONTO a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, onto is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordONTO has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.
Is ONTO a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, onto is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordONTO has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.
