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anorectic

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2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

anorectic

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

anorectic is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, anorectic is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofanorectic

1noun
  • A person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic.
  • A drug or dietary supplement that reduces the appetite so as to promote weight loss.
1adjective
  • Characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa; anorexic.

    Example: "2005: cultural historians would trace the impact of the drug across a wide spectrum of popular culture, from the Mods of Britain to the new anorectic chic of the fashion world as exemplified by models like Twiggy. — Martin Torgoff, Can't Find My Way Home (Simon & Schuster 2005, p. 160)"

  • Causing a loss of appetite.

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