engagements
engagements 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, engagements is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofengagements
- An appointment, especially to speak or perform.
Example: "The lecturer has three speaking engagements this week."
- Connection or attachment.
Example: "Check the gears for full engagement before turning the handle."
- (by extension, about human emotional state) The feeling of being compelled, drawn in, connected to what is happening, interested in what will happen next.
- The period of time when marriage is planned or promised.
Example: "We are enjoying a long engagement, but haven't yet set a date."
- In any situation of conflict, an actual instance of active hostilities.
Example: "The engagement resulted in many casualties."
- The point at which the fencers are close enough to join blades, or to make an effective attack during an encounter.
Example: "After engagement it quickly became clear which of the fencers was going to prevail."
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