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gameplay

/ˈɡeɪmˌpleɪ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.98 in modern English

Syllables
game-play
IPA
/ˈɡeɪmˌpleɪ/
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The totality of player experiences during a game, such as the gaming environment and the competitive interaction with other players; often with reference to a video game or a board game.

Uncountable

Etymology

From game + play.

Usage

Inflected Forms

gameplays (plural) game play (alternative) game-play (alternative)

Derived Forms

gameplaywise

Phrases

twitch gameplay game theory play games

Frequently Paired Words

gameplayer gamer gamesman gamesmanship game theory gamification play games mechanics

Questions

How do you pronounce gameplay?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪmˌpleɪ/.
What does gameplay mean?
The totality of player experiences during a game, such as the gaming environment and the competitive interaction with other players; often with reference to a video game or a board game.
Where does gameplay come from?
From game + play.

How to pronounce gameplay

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