NYT Dictionary

VEGETAL

/ˈvɛd͡ʒɪ̈tl̩/

AdjectiveNounVE-ge-talve-ge-tal · 3 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

Capable of growth and reproduction, but not feeling or reason (often opposed to sensible and rational).

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Learned borrowing from Medieval Latin vegetālis, from Latin vegetō.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

vegetationalvegetativebotanicbotanicalbulbouscerealfarinaceousfruitlikefruityherbaceous

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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