derail
derail 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, derail is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofderail
- A device placed on railway tracks causing a train to derail.
Example: "The derail was placed deliberately so that the train would fall into the river."
- An instance of diverting a conversation or debate from its original topic.
- To cause to come off the tracks.
Example: "The train was destroyed when it was derailed by the penny."
- To come off the tracks.
- To deviate from the previous course or direction.
Example: "The conversation derailed once James brought up politics."
- To cause to deviate from a set course or direction; derange.
Example: "The protesting students derailed the professor's lecture."
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