IMPERATIVE

Definition

Pronunciation: //ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv//

adj

(grammar) Of, or relating to the imperative mood.
(computing theory) Having semantics that incorporates mutable variables.

noun

(uncountable, grammar) The grammatical mood expressing an order (see jussive). In English, the imperative form of a verb is the same as that of the bare infinitive.
"The verbs in sentences like "Do it!" and "Say what you like!" are in the imperative."
(countable, grammar) A verb in the imperative mood.
(countable) An essential action, a must: something which is imperative.
"Visiting Berlin is an imperative."

Source: Kaikki

Word Details

Length: 10 letters
Scrabble Points: 17 points
Words With Friends Points: 20 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 'IMPERATIVE'?

The word IMPERATIVE is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

Total: 17 points

How many Words With Friends points is the word 'IMPERATIVE'?

The word IMPERATIVE is worth 20 points in Words With Friends.

Total: 20 points

How many letters is the word 'IMPERATIVE'?

The word IMPERATIVE has 10 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.

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