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Updated June 2026
Relating to an empire or emperor, or majestic and magnificent in size or quality. Can also refer to the British system of measurement.
“The imperial palace stood as a magnificent symbol of the emperor's power and authority.”
/ɪmˈpɪ.ri.əl/
im·pe·ri·al
Contains IAL ending with three vowels - IMPER root pattern
Worth 12 points; IAL suffix common for adjectives
Shorter words formed from the letters in “imperial”.
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