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compassionate

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4 syllables
13 characters
English (US)
4syllables

compassionate

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compassionate 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, compassionate is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcompassionate

1verb
  • To feel compassion (for someone or with regard to something); to regard (someone or something) with compassion.

    Synonyms: "feel sorry for", pity

1adjective
  • Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).

    Synonyms: empathetic, ruthful, sympathetic

    Example: "The Compassionate, the All-Compassionate"

  • Given to someone as an exception because of a family emergency or a death in their family.

    Example: "compassionate leave; a compassionate visa"

  • Inviting or asking for pity.

    Synonyms: pitiable

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