How many points is ONTOLOGY worth in Scrabble?

ONTOLOGY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ONTOLOGY?

ONTOLOGY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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ONTOLOGY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. ONTOLOGY means "branch of philosophy concerned with existence".

/ɒnˈtɒləd͡ʒi/

The branch of metaphysics that addresses the nature or essential characteristics of being and of things that exist; the study of being qua being.
In a subject view, or a world view, the set of conceptual or material things or classes of things that are recognised as existing, or are assumed to exist in context; in a body of theory, the ontology comprises the domain of discourse, the things that are defined as existing, together with whatever emerges from their mutual implications.
The theory of a particular philosopher or school of thought concerning the fundamental types of entity in the universe.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

branch of philosophy concerned with existence

In a sentence: "The ontology is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ONTOLOGY. It scores 12 points.

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Is ONTOLOGY a Scrabble word?: ONTOLOGY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does ONTOLOGY mean?: branch of philosophy concerned with existence
How do you use ONTOLOGY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The ontology is noted."
How many points is ONTOLOGY worth in Scrabble?: ONTOLOGY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ONTOLOGY?: ONTOLOGY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).