NYT Dictionary
PARTICIPIAL
/ˌpɑː(ɹ)tɪˈsɪpi.əl/AdjectiveNounPAR-ti-cip-i-alpar-ti-cip-i-al · 5 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
Of, relating to, or being a participle.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin participiālis, from participium (“participle”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2025.