Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sidescrolling

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.09 in modern English

Syllables: sidescrolling
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

1

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

That scrolls horizontally.

Example Sentences

"Another sequel, Pac-Land, transported the adventurous wedge into a sidescrolling world where he had to navigate a series of platforms and obstacles."

Etymology

From side + scrolling.

Inflected Forms

side-scrolling (alternative)

Questions

What does sidescrolling mean?: That scrolls horizontally.
Where does sidescrolling come from?: From side + scrolling.

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