Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Rifting.
Rifting - as a noun
A gap between cloud masses
Example: "The sun shone through a rift in the clouds"
A narrow fissure in rock
A personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
Example: "They hoped to avoid a break in relations"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breach13break11falling outrupture9severance14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
breakup15detachment18separation12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Rifting - as a verb
To form a rift; to split open.
To cleave; to rive; to split.
Example: "To rift an oak"
(obsolete outside scotland and northern britain) to belch.
Example Sentences
"The rifting of the continents created the Atlantic Ocean."
"Scientists study the process of rifting to understand plate tectonics."
"There is evidence of rifting in the geological record."
"During rifting, magma rises to form new crust."
"The tectonic activity caused by rifting can lead to earthquakes."
Word Game Points
Is RIFTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rifting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RIFTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is RIFTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rifting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRIFTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is RIFTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rifting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRIFTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
