Definitions for recta

recta rec·ta

Spelling: [rek-tuh]
IPA: /ˈrɛk tə/

Recta is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 94 anagrams from letters in recta (acert).

Definitions for recta

noun

  1. a plural of rectum.
  2. the comparatively straight, terminal section of the intestine, ending in the anus.

Origin of recta

1535-45; New Latin rēctum (intestīnum) the straight (intestine)

Examples for recta

Sartin, recta; young fellers will get a liking for it, and get ruined in that are way.

"May be she don't believe in signs, some don't," said recta, reflectively.

recta is single yet, I saw her just before we left; but why did'nt you marry her?

recta compressed her lips and Louise immediately changed her tactics.

"I believe the dog is getting old and cross," said recta in a voice very like that which had occasioned her censure.

"'Tween you and me, I want fur tu git married afore night," he was saying, when recta suddenly sprang to her feet in dire dismay.

Mrs. recta says if she lives she will make a good housekeeper.

Omnes tacito quodam sensu, sine ulla arte aut ratione, qu sint in artibus ac rationibus, recta et prava dijudicant.

Sometimes a very little licence is sufficient to convert the oratio obliqua into the recta.

"I'm glad you can relish it, Mr. Edward," said recta, in a whining tone.

Word Value for recta
Scrable

7

Words with friends

8

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