Destructive
/dɪˈstɹʊktɪv/
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:20 pts11 letters
Definition of Destructive
adjective
- Causing destruction; damaging.
- Causing breakdown or disassembly.
"Catabolism is a destructive metabolism that involves the breakdown of molecules and release of energy."
- Lossy; causing irreversible change.
"Blurring an image is a destructive operation, but rotating an image is not."
Anagrams of Destructive
No exact anagrams found for "destructive". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
d2
e1
s1
t1
r1
u1
c3
t1
i1
v4
e1
Total: 17 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Destructive
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Destructive"
Destructive is a 11-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Destructive" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "destructive" is a high-scoring word.