Definition
- (noun) A striking and vivid representation; a picture.
- (noun) A vivid graphic scene of a group of people arranged as in a painting or bas relief sculpture.
- (noun) Hence, an arrangement of actors in static positions on stage, having the effect of pointing up a particular moment in the drama, conventionally revealed by opening tableau curtains (known as "tabs").
- (noun) A table (two-dimensional presentation of data).
- (noun) Mostly in solitaire card games, but also in other card and board games, the main area, where random cards can be arranged.
- (noun) A semantic tableau.
Word stats
- Tableaux contains 8 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 17.
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What does Tableaux mean?
A striking and vivid representation; a picture.
How many letters are in Tableaux?
Tableaux has 8 letters.
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