PARTICULATE
/pɑɹˈtɪkjʊlət/
11 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of PARTICULATE
(chiefly in plural) Any solid or liquid in a subdivided state, especially one that exhibits special characteristics which are negligible in the bulk material.
"Particulates in engine oil can abrade moving parts."
Composed of separate particles.
"particulate air pollution"
Pertaining to heritable characteristics which are attributable discretely to either one or another of an offspring's parents, rather than a blend of the two.
Examples of PARTICULATE in a Sentence
- "Particulates in engine oil can abrade moving parts."
- "particulate air pollution"
Word Details
Is PARTICULATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PARTICULATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PARTICULATE uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PARTICULATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | a | r | t | i | c | u | l | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PARTICULATE
100 words from the letters in PARTICULATE
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How to Use PARTICULATE in Word Games
PARTICULATE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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