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ambivalent

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3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

ambivalent

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

ambivalent 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, ambivalent is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofambivalent

1adjective
  • Simultaneously experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings, beliefs, or motivations.
  • Alternately having one opinion or feeling, and then the opposite.

    Example: "He has an ambivalent relationship towards his parents."

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