amateur
amateur is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, amateur is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofamateur
- A lover of something.
- A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science as to music or painting; especially one who cultivates any study or art, from taste or attachment, without pursuing it professionally.
Example: "The contest is only open to amateurs."
- Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.
Example: "The entire thing was built by some amateurs with screwdrivers and plywood."
- Non-professional.
- Created, done, or populated by amateurs or non-professionals.
Example: "amateur sports"
- Showing a lack of professionalism, experience or talent.
Example: "Duct tape is a sure sign of amateur workmanship."
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