Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

option-select

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.29 in modern English

Syllables
op-tion-s-e-lect
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An action (or series of actions) that, when performed, automatically selects a preferred outcome of several possible outcomes, depending on the actions of other actors.

Etymology

From option + select. Originated in fighting games.

Inflected Forms

option-selects (plural)

Questions

What does option-select mean?
An action (or series of actions) that, when performed, automatically selects a preferred outcome of several possible outcomes, depending on the actions of other actors.
Where does option-select come from?
From option + select. Originated in fighting games.

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