Regulatory
10 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to or involving the use of regulations to control or supervise something. Serving to regulate or control.
“The financial sector operates under strict regulatory frameworks designed to protect consumers.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈrɛɡjʊlətɔːri/
Syllables
reg·u·la·to·ry
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Wordle
Three 'R's and two 'U's; contains valuable 'Y'
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; good scoring with 'Y' and 'G'
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