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compulsions

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3 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
3syllables

compulsions

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compulsions 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, compulsions is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcompulsions

1noun
  • An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.

    Example: "During the basketball game, I had a sudden compulsion to have a smoke."

  • The use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act.
  • The lawful use of violence (i.e. by the administration).

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