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forgiving

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

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

forgiving

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

forgiving 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, forgiving is hyphenated as:

Definitions offorgiving

1verb
  • To pardon; to waive any negative feeling or desire for punishment, retribution, or compensation.

    Example: "Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace."

  • To accord forgiveness.
1noun
  • An act of forgiveness.
1adjective
  • Inclined to forgive.

    Example: "I am inclined to take a forgiving attitude, since this is his first offence."

  • User-friendly, such that harmful mistakes are not easily made.
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