decent
decent 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, decent is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdecent
- Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances.
- (of a person) Having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards; showing integrity, fairness, or other characteristics associated with moral uprightness.
- Sufficiently clothed or dressed to be seen.
Example: "Are you decent? May I come in?"
- Fair; good enough; okay.
Example: "He's a decent saxophonist, but probably not good enough to make a career of it."
- Significant; substantial.
Example: "There are a decent number of references out there, if you can find them."
- Comely; shapely; well-formed.
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