Definition of facultative

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • facultative is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 19
  • facultative is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 19
  • facultative is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 23

Definition of facultative


  • not compulsory (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. elective
  • able to exist under more than one set of conditions (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a facultative parasite can exist as a parasite or a saprophyte
  • granting a privilege or permission or power to do or not do something (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a facultative enactment
  • of or relating to the mental faculties ()

See definition of facultative in Merriam Webster