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contesting

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3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

contesting

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contesting 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, contesting is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcontesting

1verb
  • To contend.

    Synonyms: compete, contend, "go in for"

    Example: "I will contest for the open seat on the board."

  • To call into question; to oppose.

    Synonyms: "call into question", oppose

    Example: "The rival contested the dictator's re-election because of claims of voting irregularities."

  • To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.

    Example: "The troops contested every inch of ground."

  • To make a subject of litigation; to defend, as a suit; to dispute or resist, as a claim, by course of law.

    Synonyms: controvert

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