Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

workword

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: work-word
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The operative word, especially in a thought, phrase, or idea; keyword.

Example Sentences

"In peace, as in war, speed will be the workword. The less time required to rig and properly operate heavy-duty cranes and cargo lifts, the more tonnage you can handle."

Etymology

From work + word, perhaps as a calque of Dutch werkwoord (“verb”). Compare also West Frisian wurkwurd (“verb”).

Inflected Forms

workwords (plural)

Synonyms

catchword keynote watchword

Questions

What does workword mean?: The operative word, especially in a thought, phrase, or idea; keyword.
Where does workword come from?: From work + word, perhaps as a calque of Dutch werkwoord (“verb”). Compare also West Frisian wurkwurd (“verb”).

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