Definitions For Foveate

Verb

foveat (transitive) To angle one's eyes such that the foveae are directed at (an object in one's field of view), the fovea being the portion of the retina responsible for sharp central vision.

Derived terms

foveation refoveate

Adjective

(anatomy, of a bone or organ) Having slight depressions or pits.

Synonyms

having depressions pitted

Etymology

from fovea + ate (in various senses).

Is Foveate a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
13
Words with Friends
14

The word Foveate is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends

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