2syllables
hackneyed
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hackneyed 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, hackneyed is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofhackneyed
1verb
- To make uninteresting or trite by frequent use.
- To use as a hackney.
- To carry in a hackney coach.
1adjective
- Repeated too often.
Synonyms: banal, clichéd, commonplace, shopworn, stock, threadbare, timeworn, tired, trite, unoriginal, "well-worn"
Example: "The sermon was full of hackneyed phrases and platitudes."
- Let out for hire.
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