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FACULTATIVE

(adj., adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Facultative.

Facultative - as an adjective

Of or relating to the mental faculties

Able to exist under more than one set of conditions

Example: "A facultative parasite can exist as a parasite or a saprophyte"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
obligate

Facultative - as an adjective satellite

Granting a privilege or permission or power to do or not do something

Example: "A facultative enactment"

Optional

Example: "Elective surgery"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
elective

Example Sentences

"Mammals are facultative breathers, capable of shifting between breathing through their noses and their mouths."
"This plant is facultative, meaning it can tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions."
"The facultative symbiotic relationship between clownfish and sea anemones benefits both species."
"Some bacteria exhibit facultative anaerobiosis and can survive with or without oxygen."
"The organism displays facultative parthenogenesis, reproducing both sexually and asexually depending on environmental conditions."
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Word Game Points

Is FACULTATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, facultative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FACULTATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is FACULTATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, facultative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FACULTATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is FACULTATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, facultative is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FACULTATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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