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Word: SELECTIVITY

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
S 1 E 1 L 1 E 1 C 3 T 1 I 1 V 4 I 1 T 1 Y 4
Length 11 letters
Syllables 5
Pronunciation /selหˆektษชvษชti/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 19 pts
WWF Score 21 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 5
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile V (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls The letter Y is used as a vowel in this word; ensure it is placed correctly instead of an I.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of SELECTIVITY

noun
  1. The quality of being selective; usually the extent to which something is selective.
  2. The ability of a radio receiver to separate a desired signal frequency from others.
  3. Discrimination of a reactant towards a choice of other reactants; the ratio of rate constants for different reactants.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "selectivity" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "selectivity", surprising the rest of the board members."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 19 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 19 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 21 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SELECTIVITY a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
SELECTIVITY is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is SELECTIVITY worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, SELECTIVITY is worth 19 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 21 points.
How many syllables are in SELECTIVITY? โ–ผ
There are 5 syllables in SELECTIVITY.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SELECTIVITY:

  • # the selectivity effect
  • # master of selectivity
  • # playing with selectivity
  • # in terms of selectivity

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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