NYT Dictionary

DOCTORAL

/ˈdɑktəɹəl/
AdjectiveDOC-tor-aldoc-tor-al · 3 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2023, 2026

Meaning

Relating to a doctorate.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From doctor + -al, probably modelled on Latin doctorālis.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

doctorial

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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