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ACEPHALOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)
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There are 7 meanings of the word Acephalous.

Acephalous - as an adjective satellite

Lacking a head or a clearly defined head

Example: "Acephalous worms"

Acephalous - as an adjective

Headless

(applied to bivalve mollusks) without a distinct head.

Having the style spring from the base, instead of from the apex, as is the case in certain ovaries

Without a leader or chief.

Without a beginning

Deficient in the beginning, as a line of poetry that is missing its expected opening syllable

Example Sentences

"The committee was acephalous and struggled to make decisions."
"The company underwent a reorganization and became acephalous for a while."
"The team lacked strong leadership and became acephalous."
"Without a head, the organization remained acephalous."
"The political party lost its leader and turned acephalous."
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Word Game Points

Is ACEPHALOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, acephalous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ACEPHALOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is ACEPHALOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, acephalous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ACEPHALOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is ACEPHALOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, acephalous is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACEPHALOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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