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RECURSIVE

9 letters · 3 syllables · adjective

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Definition of RECURSIVE

adjective

Drawing upon itself, referring back.

"The recursive nature of stories which borrow from each other"

adjective

Of an expression, each term of which is determined by applying a formula to preceding terms

adjective

Of a program or function that calls itself

Antonyms of RECURSIVE

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of RECURSIVE in a Sentence

  • "The recursive nature of stories which borrow from each other"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is RECURSIVE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: RECURSIVE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for RECURSIVE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter recursive Total
Scrabble 113111141 14
WWF 114211151 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in RECURSIVE

100 words from the letters in RECURSIVE

How to Use RECURSIVE in Word Games

RECURSIVE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About RECURSIVE

What does RECURSIVE mean?
RECURSIVE is a adjective. Drawing upon itself, referring back.
Is RECURSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RECURSIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is RECURSIVE worth in Scrabble?
RECURSIVE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from RECURSIVE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in RECURSIVE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.