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corrupt

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

corrupt

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

corrupt is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, corrupt is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcorrupt

1verb
  • To make corrupt; to change from good to bad; to draw away from the right path; to deprave; to pervert.
  • To become putrid, tainted, or otherwise impure; to putrefy; to rot.
  • To debase or make impure by alterations or additions; to falsify.

    Example: "to corrupt a book"

  • To waste, spoil, or consume; to make worthless.
1adjective
  • In a depraved state; debased; perverted; morally degenerate; weak in morals.

    Example: "The government here is corrupt, so we'll emigrate to escape them."

  • Abounding in errors; not genuine or correct; in an invalid state.

    Example: "It turned out that the program was corrupt - that's why it wouldn't open."

  • In a putrid state; spoiled; tainted; vitiated; unsound.
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