OPTATIVE
/ɒpˈteɪtɪv/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of OPTATIVE
(grammar) A mood of verbs found in some languages (e.g. Sanskrit, Old Prussian, Ancient Greek), used to express a wish. English does not have inflectional optative forms.
(grammar) A verb or expression in the optative mood.
Expressing a wish or a choice.
(grammar) Related or pertaining to the optative mood.
Word Details
Is OPTATIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OPTATIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: OPTATIVE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OPTATIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | p | t | a | t | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OPTATIVE
100 words from the letters in OPTATIVE
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How to Use OPTATIVE in Word Games
OPTATIVE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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