1adverb
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
“lasted approximately an hour”
01 Word definition
approximately
13 letters · 5 vowels · 8 consonants
Is APPROXIMATELY a word?
Yes. APPROXIMATELY is a 13-letter adverb. (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
A-P-P-R-O-X-I-M-A-T-E-L-YHow do you spell APPROXIMATELY?
APPROXIMATELY contains 13 letters, begins with A, and ends with Y.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗aboutclose tojust aboutsomeroughlymore or less
02 Letter breakdown
How is APPROXIMATELY spelled?
A1P2P3R4O5X6I7M8A9T10E11L12Y13
03 Word-game status
Can you play APPROXIMATELY?
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This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 29 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 32 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
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About APPROXIMATELY.
How do you spell APPROXIMATELY?
APPROXIMATELY is spelled A-P-P-R-O-X-I-M-A-T-E-L-Y. It contains 13 letters.