DETERMINATIVE
13 letters · 5 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of DETERMINATIVE
An ideogram used to mark semantic categories of words in logographic scripts.
(grammar) A member of a class of words functioning in a noun phrase to identify or distinguish a referent without describing or modifying it. Examples of determinatives include articles (a, the), demonstratives (this, those), cardinal numbers (three, fifty), and indefinite numerals (most, any, each).
Determining (deciding) something.
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Is DETERMINATIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DETERMINATIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DETERMINATIVE uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DETERMINATIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | t | e | r | m | i | n | a | t | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 19 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 22 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DETERMINATIVE
100 words from the letters in DETERMINATIVE
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How to Use DETERMINATIVE in Word Games
DETERMINATIVE is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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