3syllables
dereliction
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dereliction 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, dereliction is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdereliction
1noun
- Willful neglect of one's duty.
Example: "The new soldier did not clean his cabin and was scolded for dereliction and disobedience."
- The act of abandoning something, or the state of being abandoned.
- Land gained from the water by a change of water-line.
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