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)
obligate11Facultative - as an adjective satellite
Granting a privilege or permission or power to do or not do something
Example: "A facultative enactment"
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."
Word Game Points
Is FACULTATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, facultative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordFACULTATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is FACULTATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, facultative is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFACULTATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
