realm
A sphere of knowledge or of influence; a domain.
Noun 4 meanings
A sphere of knowledge or of influence; a domain.
“the realm of physics”
A primary zoogeographical division of the earth's surface.
A taxonomic rank in the phylogeny of viruses, higher than kingdoms.
A grouping of equally trusted computers managed together on a network.
Etymology
From Middle English rewme, realme, reaume, from Old French reaume, realme, reialme (“kingdom”), of unclear origins. A postulated *rēgālimen (“domain, kingdom”), Late Latin or Vulgar Latin cross of regimen with rēgālis is usually cited. The modern spelling predominates from around 1600.
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REALM at a glance
REALM has 5 letters and scores 7 points in Scrabble (R 1 + E 1 + A 1 + L 1 + M 3) and 9 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #6,410 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with realm
All rhymesOne letter away
- REALS5
- REARM7
- REALO5
- YEALM10
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