Intransitive

/ɪnˈtɹænsətɪv/

Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:18 pts12 letters
Definition of Intransitive

adjective

  1. (grammar, of a verb) not transitive: not having, or not taking, a direct object

    "The word "drink" is a transitive verb in "they drink wine", but an intransitive one in "they drink often.""

  2. Not transitive or passing further; kept; detained
Anagrams of Intransitive

No exact anagrams found for "intransitive". This word has a unique letter combination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

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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 "Intransitive"

Intransitive is a 12-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Intransitive" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "intransitive" is a high-scoring word.