Tableaux

noun

A striking and vivid representation; a picture.

Definition

  1. (noun) A striking and vivid representation; a picture.
  2. (noun) A vivid graphic scene of a group of people arranged as in a painting or bas relief sculpture.
  3. (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").
  4. (noun) A table (two-dimensional presentation of data).
  5. (noun) Mostly in solitaire card games, but also in other card and board games, the main area, where random cards can be arranged.
  6. (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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