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GENITIVE

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

G 2/3
E 1/1
N 1/2
I 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1

Definition of GENITIVE

noun

(grammar) An inflection pattern (of any given language) that expresses origin or ownership and possession.

noun

(grammar) A word inflected in the genitive case; a word indicating origin, ownership or possession.

adjective

(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

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is GENITIVE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

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 genitive Total
Scrabble 21111141 12
WWF 31211151 15

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About GENITIVE

What does GENITIVE mean?
GENITIVE is a noun. (grammar) An inflection pattern (of any given language) that expresses origin or ownership and possession.
Is GENITIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GENITIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GENITIVE worth in Scrabble?
GENITIVE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from GENITIVE?
You can make 78 words from the letters in GENITIVE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.