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DETERMINATIVE

13 letters · 5 syllables · noun, adjective

D 2/2
E 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
R 1/1
M 3/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
A 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1

Definition of DETERMINATIVE

noun

An ideogram used to mark semantic categories of words in logographic scripts.

noun

(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).

adjective

Determining (deciding) something.

Synonyms of DETERMINATIVE

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
13
Syllables
5
Scrabble
19
points
WWF
22
points

Is DETERMINATIVE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 19 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 19 pts Words With Friends — 22 pts

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 determinative Total
Scrabble 2111131111141 19
WWF 2111141211151 22

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DETERMINATIVE

100 words from the letters in DETERMINATIVE

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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Frequently Asked Questions About DETERMINATIVE

What does DETERMINATIVE mean?
DETERMINATIVE is a noun. An ideogram used to mark semantic categories of words in logographic scripts.
Is DETERMINATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DETERMINATIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DETERMINATIVE worth in Scrabble?
DETERMINATIVE is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 13-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from DETERMINATIVE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DETERMINATIVE. The longest sub-words are 12 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DETERMINATIVE?
Synonyms of DETERMINATIVE include: determiner, taxogram. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.