governing

governing is a 9-letter English word with 5 senses as adjective and noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: of Govern. Face value is 14 in Scrabble and 19 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

9 letters · Scrabble 14 · Words With Friends 19 · 5 senses

Definitions

1. present participle. of Govern
2. adjective. Holding the superiority; prevalent; controlling; as, a governing wind; a governing party in a state.
3. adjective. Requiring a particular case.
4. noun. the act of governing; exercising authority

   "regulations for the governing of state prisons"

   "he had considerable experience of government"

   Synonyms: administration, governance, government

5. adjective. responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws

   "governing bodies"

Synonyms

administration, governance, government

Common word forms

govern, governingly

Words from these letters

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