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authoritative

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5 syllables
13 characters
English (US)
5syllables

authoritative

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authoritative is a polysyllabic word with 5 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, authoritative is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofauthoritative

1adjective
  • Arising or originating from a figure of authority

    Example: "The authoritative rules in this school come not from the headmaster but from the aged matron."

  • Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority

    Example: "This book is the world's most authoritative guide to insect breeding habits."

  • Having a commanding style.

    Example: "He instructed us in that booming, authoritative voice of his."

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