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COUNTERCYCLICAL

15 letters · 5 syllables · adjective

C 3/4
O 1/1
U 1/2
N 1/2
T 1/1
E 1/1
R 1/1
C 3/4
Y 4/3
C 3/4
L 1/2
I 1/1
C 3/4
A 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of COUNTERCYCLICAL

adjective

(public policy) Dampening the cyclical fluctuations due to the business cycle in an economy.

adjective

Moving in the direction opposite to that of the overall state of an economy.

"The unemployment rate is countercyclical in the sense that it rises when economic growth is low and vice versa."

Antonyms of COUNTERCYCLICAL

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of COUNTERCYCLICAL in a Sentence

  • "The unemployment rate is countercyclical in the sense that it rises when economic growth is low and vice versa."

Word Details

Letters
15
Syllables
5
Scrabble
26
points
WWF
33
points

Is COUNTERCYCLICAL a Scrabble Word?

Yes, COUNTERCYCLICAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 26 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 26 pts Words With Friends — 33 pts

Tip: COUNTERCYCLICAL uses 15 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for COUNTERCYCLICAL

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter countercyclical Total
Scrabble 311111134311311 26
WWF 412211143421412 33

Words You Can Make With the Letters in COUNTERCYCLICAL

100 words from the letters in COUNTERCYCLICAL

How to Use COUNTERCYCLICAL in Word Games

COUNTERCYCLICAL is worth 26 points in Scrabble and 33 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COUNTERCYCLICAL to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About COUNTERCYCLICAL

What does COUNTERCYCLICAL mean?
COUNTERCYCLICAL is a adjective. (public policy) Dampening the cyclical fluctuations due to the business cycle in an economy.
Is COUNTERCYCLICAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COUNTERCYCLICAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 26 points in Scrabble.
How many points is COUNTERCYCLICAL worth in Scrabble?
COUNTERCYCLICAL is worth 26 points in Scrabble and 33 points in Words With Friends. It is a 15-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from COUNTERCYCLICAL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in COUNTERCYCLICAL. The longest sub-words are 12 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.