ETHER
/ˈiːθə/
5-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of ETHER
noun
- The substance formerly supposed to fill the upper regions of the atmosphere above the clouds, in particular as a medium breathed by deities.
- Often as aether and more fully as luminiferous aether: a substance once thought to fill all unoccupied space that allowed electromagnetic waves to pass through it and interact with matter, without exerting any resistance to matter or energy; its existence was disproved by the 1887 Michelson–Morley experiment and the theory of relativity propounded by Albert Einstein (1879–1955).
verb
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To viciously humiliate or insult.
"The battle rapper ethered his opponent and caused him to slink away in shame."
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Anagrams of ETHER
there8
three8
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About the word ETHER
Is "ETHER" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "ETHER" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "ETHER" worth?
In Scrabble, "ETHER" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "ETHER" mean?
The substance formerly supposed to fill the upper regions of the atmosphere above the clouds, in particular as a medium breathed by deities.
What are the anagrams of "ETHER"?
2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as ETHER: THERE, THREE.