2syllables
dorsal
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dorsal 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, dorsal is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdorsal
1noun
- A hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.
1adjective
- With respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate.
- (of a knife) Having only one sharp side.
- Relating to the top surface of the foot or hand.
- (of a sound) Produced using the dorsum of the tongue.
- Relating to the surface naturally inferior, as of a leaf.
- Relating to the surface naturally superior, as of a creeping hepatic moss.
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