2syllables
fallback
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fallback 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, fallback is hyphenated as:
Definitions offallback
1noun
- An act of falling back.
- A backup plan or contingency strategy; an alternative which can be used if something goes wrong with the main plan; a recourse.
Example: "As a fallback, I suppose we can use typewriters if the word processing system fails."
- A reduction in bitumen softening point, sometimes called refluxing or overheating in a relatively closed container.
- Pulverised material that falls back to earth after a nuclear explosion; fallout.
1adjective
- That can be resorted to as a fallback.
Example: "a fallback plan"
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