ADDITIVE
/ˈæ.dɪ.tɪv/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of ADDITIVE
A substance added to another substance or product to produce specific properties in the combined substance.
"Oil may be used as an additive in gasoline to improve the lubrication of a small engine."
(grammar) A word or phrase that adds something, such as also, even, or nor.
Pertaining to addition; that can be, or has been, added.
(of a function, etc.) That is distributive over addition.
"Matrix multiplication is additive, in that M\vec v+M\vec w=M(\vec v+\vec w)."
(of a group, semigroup, etc.) Whose operator is identified as addition.
"It is natural to look at a finite cyclic group as an additive group."
Examples of ADDITIVE in a Sentence
- "Oil may be used as an additive in gasoline to improve the lubrication of a small engine."
- "Matrix multiplication is additive, in that M\vec v+M\vec w=M(\vec v+\vec w)."
- "It is natural to look at a finite cyclic group as an additive group."
Word Details
Is ADDITIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ADDITIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ADDITIVE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ADDITIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | d | d | i | t | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ADDITIVE
79 words from the letters in ADDITIVE
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How to Use ADDITIVE in Word Games
ADDITIVE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ADDITIVE to find 79 additional valid words.