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derailing

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3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

derailing

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

derailing 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, derailing is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofderailing

1verb
  • 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."

1noun
  • The act by which something is derailed.

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