Contrastive
Yes, contrastive is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
What does contrastive mean?
adjective
- of words so related that one contrasts with the other
`rich' and `hard-up' are contrastive terms
- strikingly different; tending to contrast
contrasting (or contrastive) colors
- syntactically establishing a relation of contrast between sentences or elements of a sentence
disjunctive conjunctions like `but', `or', or `though' serve a contrastive function
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for contrastive
Word facts
| Letters | 11 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 7 |
| Scrabble points | 16 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Rare |
Anagrams of contrastive
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CONTRASTIVE.
Words you can make from contrastive
Frequently asked questions
Is contrastive a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Contrastive is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is contrastive worth in Scrabble?
Contrastive is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does contrastive mean?
Contrastive means: of words so related that one contrasts with the other.