AORIST
/ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/
6-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 6 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of AORIST
noun
- (grammar) A grammatical category of verbs that is often a perfective past: that is, it expresses perfective aspect (also known as aorist aspect) and past tense. The nearest equivalent in English is the simple past.
- (grammar) This grammatical category in a particular language, for instance, Albanian and Ancient and Modern Greek.
adjective
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(grammar) Of or pertaining to a verb in the aorist aspect.
"the aorist stem of a verb"
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Anagrams of AORIST
aristo6
ratios6
satori6
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About the word AORIST
Is "AORIST" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "AORIST" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "AORIST" worth?
In Scrabble, "AORIST" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 6 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.
What does "AORIST" mean?
(grammar) A grammatical category of verbs that is often a perfective past: that is, it expresses perfective aspect (also known as aorist aspect) and past tense. The nearest equivalent in English is the simple past.
What are the anagrams of "AORIST"?
3 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as AORIST: ARISTO, RATIOS, SATORI.