Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

zorkian

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: zorkian
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or pertaining to the Zork series of early computer games (originating in the 1970s), works of interactive fiction set in a sprawling underground labyrinth.

Example Sentences

"I won't say anything else about the Zorkian characters or combat for fear of detracting from each exhilarating discovery."
"Your character doesn't understand any of the Zorkian languages in which the book's jokes are written and must have them translated by others."
"Restless patrons are calling for the standard Zorkian conclusory fanfare!"

Etymology

From Zork + -ian.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: Zork

Inflected Forms

more Zorkian (comparative) most Zorkian (superlative)

Frequently Paired Words

zorkmid

Questions

What does zorkian mean?: Of or pertaining to the Zork series of early computer games (originating in the 1970s), works of interactive fiction set in a sprawling underground labyrinth.
Where does zorkian come from?: From Zork + -ian.

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