CHARACTERISTIC
23
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk//
noun
- (mathematics) The integer part of a logarithm."It is evident, moreover, that as the logarithms of numbers, which are tenfold, the one of the other, do not differ except in their characteristics, it is sufficient that the tables contain the fractional parts only of the logarithms."
- (nautical) The distinguishing features of a navigational light on a lighthouse etc by which it can be identified (colour, pattern of flashes etc.).
- (algebra, field theory, ring theory) For a given field or ring, a natural number that is either the smallest positive number n such that n instances of the multiplicative identity (1) summed together yield the additive identity (0) or, if no such number exists, the number 0."The characteristic of a field, if non-zero, must be a prime number."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 14 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 23 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 25 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'CHARACTERISTIC'?
The word CHARACTERISTIC is worth 23 points in Scrabble.
C3
H4
A1
R1
A1
C3
T1
E1
R1
I1
S1
T1
I1
C3
Total: 23 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CHARACTERISTIC'?
The word CHARACTERISTIC is worth 25 points in Words With Friends.
C4
H3
A1
R1
A1
C4
T1
E1
R1
I1
S1
T1
I1
C4
Total: 25 points
How many letters is the word 'CHARACTERISTIC'?
The word CHARACTERISTIC has 14 letters.
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.