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Updated June 2026
Relating to or belonging to a specific department within an organisation, institution, or government. It describes matters, policies, or responsibilities specific to a particular division.
“The departmental budget was approved after extensive review by the finance committee.”
/dɪpɑː(r)tˈmɛntəl/
de·part·men·tal
Features the 'AL' suffix and multiple 'E' vowels; contains the 'DEPART' opening pattern
Worth 17 points; good for building parallel words with the 'MENT' combination
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