humane
humane 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, humane is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofhumane
- (notcomp) Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.
- Having the nature or attributes of a human being.
Example: "To err is human; to forgive, divine."
- Having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.
Example: "As methods of execution go, beheading is more humane than drawing and quartering."
- Pertaining to branches of learning concerned with human affairs or the humanities, especially classical literature or rhetoric.
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