3syllables
extender
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extender 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, extender is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofextender
1noun
- Any of various substances designed to extend any of several properties of a material.
- Any of various components designed to extend the length of a device.
- Any substance added to food to bulk it out, with a higher protein content than a filler.
Example: "Soy protein is used as a meat extender."
- A runner, or quick-draw. (from sense #2)
- A phrase that extends an expression to include further members of a set, e.g. "and stuff", "or something".
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