dice

Meanings

• noun

  An object used in games of chance, having six square faces numbered from one to six.

• noun

  A unit of measurement for expressing the degree of uncertainty or risk involved in an investment or other venture.

---

Pronunciation

1. /daɪs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2650858"
2. /daɪs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2650858"

---

Synonyms

astragals , cube of chance , cube of fortune

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with dice
dicey , nicey , spicey

---

Variants

List of all variants of dice that leads to same result
dice , dices , no dice , diced , dicer , dicers , dicing , die , dies , a roll of the dice , loaded dice , load the dice , slice and dice , roll , roll the bones , roll the dice , roll with the punches , rolled , rolled the bones , rolled the dice , rolled with the punches , rolling , rolling the bones , rolling the dice , rolling with the punches , rolls , rolls the bones , rolls the dice , rolls with the punches

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French dese, from dis-, apart + jeu, game

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The oldest known dice date back to around 3000 BC.

2. The number 7 appears more often than any other number when rolling a single die.

3. The term 'dice' comes from the Latin word 'datis', meaning 'given' or 'given things'.

4. In ancient Egypt, dice were made from animal bones or ivory.

5. The game of craps originated from a British game called 'hazard'.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Gambling: The practice of playing games of chance for stakes

2. Probability: The likelihood of an event occurring

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Dice have been used in various games, from ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Rome, and China, to modern board games and gambling. In literature, dice have appeared in works such as Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1' and F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'. Dice have also been used as a symbol of chance, luck, and risk-taking.

How to Memorize "dice"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cube-shaped object with six faces.
   - Visualize the numbers 1 through 6 on each face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the number 1 with a single dot.
   - Associate the number 6 with multiple dots or a picture of a six-pointed star.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Always Carry Dice Everywhere' to remember the number sequence (A-C-D-E-F-G).

---

Memorize "dice" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize dice is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.