DISPOSITIVE
/dɪˈspɒzɪtɪv/
11 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of DISPOSITIVE
A document that communicates the general stance taken by some organization or nation on a particular issue.
"Thereafter the court ruled unanimously in paragraph 2c of its dispositif that threat or use of force by means of nuclear weapons is contrary to the UN charter and is unlawful."
According to Michel Foucault, the aggregate of institutional, physical and administrative mechanisms and knowledge structures that enhance and maintain the exercise of power within society.
Intending to or resulting in disposition (disposing of or settling a matter).
"We were unable to produce any dispositive evidence to support our case."
Examples of DISPOSITIVE in a Sentence
- "Thereafter the court ruled unanimously in paragraph 2c of its dispositif that threat or use of force by means of nuclear weapons is contrary to the UN charter and is unlawful."
- "We were unable to produce any dispositive evidence to support our case."
Word Details
Is DISPOSITIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DISPOSITIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DISPOSITIVE uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DISPOSITIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | s | p | o | s | i | t | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISPOSITIVE
100 words from the letters in DISPOSITIVE
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How to Use DISPOSITIVE in Word Games
DISPOSITIVE is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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