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approximate

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

4 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
4syllables

approximate

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

approximate is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, approximate is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofapproximate

1verb
  • To estimate.
  • To come near to; to approach.
  • To carry or advance near; to cause to approach.
1adjective
  • Approaching; proximate; nearly resembling.
  • Nearing correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate.

    Example: "NASA's Genesis spacecraft has on board an ion monitor to record the speed, density, temperature and approximate composition of the solar wind ions."

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