GENITIVE
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of GENITIVE
(grammar) An inflection pattern (of any given language) that expresses origin or ownership and possession.
(grammar) A word inflected in the genitive case; a word indicating origin, ownership or possession.
(grammar) Of or pertaining to that case (as the second case of Latin and Greek nouns) which expresses a quality, origin or possession. It corresponds to the possessive case in English.
Word Details
Is GENITIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GENITIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GENITIVE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GENITIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | e | n | i | t | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GENITIVE
78 words from the letters in GENITIVE
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How to Use GENITIVE in Word Games
GENITIVE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GENITIVE to find 78 additional valid words.