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exaction

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

3 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
3syllables

exaction

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

exaction 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, exaction is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofexaction

1noun
  • The act of demanding with authority, and compelling to pay or yield; compulsion to give or furnish; a levying by force

    Example: "the exaction to tribute or of obedience"

  • Extortion.
  • That which is exacted; a severe tribute; a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice.
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