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elicit

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "elicit" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

elicit

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

elicit 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, elicit is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofelicit

1verb
  • To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
  • To draw out, bring out, bring forth (something latent); to obtain information from someone or something.

    Example: "Did you elicit a response?"

  • To use logic to arrive at truth; to derive by reason

    Synonyms: construe, deduce

1adjective
  • Elicited; drawn out; made real; open; evident.
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