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CONTRACTILE

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Contractile.

Contractile - as an adjective satellite

Capable of contracting or being contracted

Example: "The contractile wings of an insect"

Contractile - as an adjective

Capable of contracting, or of being contracted.

Example Sentences

"Smooth muscle is highly contractile."
"The contractile property of cardiac muscle allows it to pump blood effectively."
"Muscle cells have contractile proteins that allow them to generate force."
"The contractile response of the heart is controlled by the autonomic nervous system."
"During exercise, the contractile strength of skeletal muscles increases."
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Word Game Points

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

CONTRACTILE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is CONTRACTILE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contractile is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTRACTILE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is CONTRACTILE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contractile is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTRACTILE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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