Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

light-tight

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.50 in modern English

Syllables
light-tight
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Impervious to light; excluding the light perfectly.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From light (noun) + tight (adjective).

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

more light-tight (comparative) most light-tight (superlative) lighttight (alternative)

Phrases

For other similar compound words the derived terms under tight

Frequently Paired Words

For other similar compound words the derived terms under tight

Synonyms

lightproof

Questions

What does light-tight mean?
Impervious to light; excluding the light perfectly.
Where does light-tight come from?
From light (noun) + tight (adjective).

How to pronounce light-tight

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