Definitions for sectile

sectile sec·tile

Spelling: [sek-til]
IPA: /ˈsɛk tɪl/

Sectile is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 171 anagrams from letters in sectile (ceeilst).

Definitions for sectile

adjective

  1. capable of being cut smoothly with a knife.

Origin of sectile

1710-20; Latin sectilis cuttable, equivalent to sect(us) (past participle of secāre to cut; see saw1) + -ilis -ile

Examples for sectile

It is soft, sectile, readily scratched by the nail; its fracture is vitreous and conchoidal.

The Tablinum in the house of the vestals and the temple of Jupiter on the Capitol were paved with sectile mosaic.

Word Value for sectile
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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