What does METABOLISM mean?

Pronunciation
/məˈtæbəˌlɪzəm/
Letters
10
Scrabble score
16
Words With Friends score
20
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

noun

  1. the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
  2. the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

metabolisms17

Anagrams of METABOLISM

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside METABOLISM

613 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

almost8 least5 times7 able6 also4 best6 last4 late4 list4 lost4 most6 same6 site4 some6 team6 time6 bit5 its3let3 lot3 set3 am4as2 at2 be4 is2it2me4so2 to2

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Questions

Is METABOLISM a valid word in word games?

METABOLISM is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is METABOLISM worth?

METABOLISM is worth 16 points with Scrabble letter values and 20 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from METABOLISM?

613 other words, including TO, IS, IT and BE.