Definitions for chiastic

chiastic chi·as·tic

Spelling: [kahy-as-tik]
IPA: /kaɪˈæs tɪk/

Chiastic is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 168 anagrams from letters in chiastic (acchiist).

Definitions for chiastic

adjective

  1. characterized by chiasmus.

Origin of chiastic

1865-70; Greek chiast(ós) diagonally arranged (see chiasma) + -ic

Examples for chiastic

An instance of the so-called "chiastic" construction of which S. was fond.

Word Value for chiastic
Scrable

15

Words with friends

16

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