What it means
- (noun) An act or instance of retracting.
- (noun) A statement printed or broadcast in a public forum which effects the withdrawal of an earlier assertion, and which concedes that the earlier assertion was in error.
- (noun) A continuous function from a topological space onto a subspace which is the identity on that subspace.
Word notes
The word 'retractions' features a compelling mix of vowels and consonants, which adds to its phonetic charm. With three distinct vowels and a variety of consonant clusters, it exemplifies the richness of English morphology. Notably, the presence of common bigrams like 'tr' and 're' enhances its linguistic appeal. This term refers to the act of withdrawing or renouncing a previous statement or claim, often seen in formal contexts such as legal documents or academic publications. The ability to retract an assertion underscores the importance of accountability and integrity in discourse, reflecting a dynamic interplay between language and meaning.
Letter analysis
- Retractions contains 11 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 7 consonant(s).
- It uses 9 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 13.
Sub-words
- contraries
- retraction
- creations
- interacts
- iterators
- reactions
- restraint
- stationer
- aconites
- ancestor
- anterior
- canister
- canoeist
- centrist
- contrast
- contrite
- corniest
- creation
- creators
- critters
- interact
- iterator
- nitrates
- notaries
- reaction
- reactors
- restrain
- restrict
- retracts
- retrains
- rotaries
- scantier
- scenario
- snottier
- strainer
- straiten
- stricter
- tarriest
- terrains
- toastier
- torrents
- traction
- tractors
- trainers
- traitors
- aconite
- actions
- arsenic
- artiest
- artiste
- artsier
- attires
- canters
- cantors
- carries
- carrion
- carrots
- cartons
- cations
Related words
Other 11-letter words
- abandonment
- abbreviated
- abbreviates
- abdications
- aberrations
- abjurations
- abnormality
- abominating
- abomination
- aboriginals
- abortionist
- abracadabra
- abridgement
- abridgments
- abrogations
- absenteeism
- abstentions
- abstracting
Words starting with RET
- retail
- retailed
- retailer
- retailers
- retailing
- retails
- retain
- retained
- retainer
- retainers
- retaining
- retains
- retake
- retaken
- retakes
- retaking
- retaliate
- retaliated
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Words ending with ONS
Common questions
What does Retractions mean?
An act or instance of retracting.
How many letters are in Retractions?
Retractions has 11 letters.
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