distant
distant 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, distant is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdistant
- Far off (physically, logically or mentally).
Example: "We heard a distant rumbling but didn't pay any more attention to it. She was surprised to find that her fiancé was a distant relative of hers. His distant look showed that he was not listening to me."
- Emotionally unresponsive or unwilling to express genuine feelings.
Example: "Ever since our argument, she has been totally distant toward me."
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