Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

north-northwestward

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.13 in modern English

Syllables: north-north-west-ward
IPA

31

Scrabble Score

18

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Situated toward or in the direction of the north-northwest.

adv

Towards or in the direction of the north-northwest.

Example Sentences

"Alternative form: north-northwestwards"

Etymology

From north-northwest + -ward.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: north-northwest
Suffix: -ward

Phrases

north-northwestern north-northwesterly

Frequently Paired Words

north-northwestern north-northwesterly

Questions

What does north-northwestward mean?: Situated toward or in the direction of the north-northwest.
Where does north-northwestward come from?: From north-northwest + -ward.

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