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01 Word definition

preposterous

12 letters · 5 vowels · 7 consonants

Is PREPOSTEROUS a word?

Yes. PREPOSTEROUS is a 12-letter adjective. so unreasonable as to invite derision Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell PREPOSTEROUS?

P-R-E-P-O-S-T-E-R-O-U-S

PREPOSTEROUS contains 12 letters, begins with P, and ends with S.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. so unreasonable as to invite derision

    “the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework”
Synonyms
absurdcockeyedderisoryidioticlaughableludicrous
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score16points
Words With Friends19points
Word length12letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is PREPOSTEROUS spelled?

P1R2E3P4O5S6T7E8R9O10U11S12
Starts withPREFirst 3 letters
Ends withOUSLast 3 letters
Unique letters7Repeats E, O, P, R, S
Vowel balance5 / 7Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →12-letter words →Words starting with PRE →Words ending in OUS →Words made from PREPOSTEROUS →Words with E →Words with O →Words with P →Words with R →

03 Word-game status

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Scrabble

Base tile value: 16 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 19 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About PREPOSTEROUS.

How do you spell PREPOSTEROUS?

PREPOSTEROUS is spelled P-R-E-P-O-S-T-E-R-O-U-S. It contains 12 letters.