3syllables
behindhand
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behindhand 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, behindhand is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofbehindhand
1adjective
- (of a person) Late, tardy, overdue, behind (in accomplishing a task, etc.).
- (of a task or the object of a task) Not at the expected point of completion.
- Behind (someone or something moving, a trend, etc.), lagging behind, not keeping up.
- Behind in paying a debt; in arrears.
- Not having enough of, lacking (in something).
- Inferior, less advanced (compared with someone in something).
1adverb
- Belatedly, tardily.
- In debt, or in arrears.
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