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appointments

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "appointments" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
12 characters
English (US)
3syllables

appointments

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

appointments 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, appointments is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofappointments

1noun
  • The act of appointing a person to hold an office or to have a position of trust

    Example: "His appointment was deemed suitable"

  • The state of being appointed to a service or office; an office to which one is appointed

    Example: "the appointment of treasurer"

  • Stipulation; agreement; the act of fixing by mutual agreement.
  • An arrangement between people to meet; an engagement.

    Example: "I'm leaving work early because I have a doctor's appointment."

  • Decree; direction; established order or constitution.

    Example: "To submit to the divine appointments."

  • The exercise of the power of designating (under a power of appointment) a person to enjoy an estate or other specific property; also, the instrument by which the designation is made.
  • The assignment of a person by an official to perform a duty, such as a presidential appointment of a judge to a court.
  • (now in the plural) Equipment, furniture.
  • A honorary part or exercise, as an oration, etc., at a public exhibition of a college.

    Example: "to have an appointment"

  • The allowance paid to a public officer.
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