Governmental
12 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to or belonging to a government or the administration of public affairs. It describes matters, policies, or activities associated with governing bodies.
“The report examined governmental responses to the economic crisis across different countries.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌɡʌv(ə)nˈmɛnt(ə)l/
Syllables
gov·ern·men·tal
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Wordle
Contains multiple 'E' and 'O' vowels; features the 'GOVERN' opening and 'AL' suffix
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Scrabble
Worth 18 points; strategic for parallel plays and utilising the 'V' on premium squares
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