divorcing
divorcing 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, divorcing is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdivorcing
- To legally dissolve a marriage between two people.
Example: "A ship captain can marry couples, but cannot divorce them."
- To end one's own marriage to (a person) in this way.
Example: "Lucy divorced Steve when she discovered that he had been unfaithful."
- To obtain a legal divorce.
Example: "Edna and Simon divorced last year; he got the house, and she retained the business."
- To separate something that was connected.
Example: "The radical group voted to divorce itself from the main faction and start an independent movement."
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