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lacking

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

lacking

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

lacking 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, lacking is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflacking

1verb
  • To be without, to need, to require.

    Example: "My life lacks excitement."

  • To be short (of or for something).

    Example: "He'll never lack for company while he's got all that money."

  • To be in want.
  • To see the deficiency in (someone or something); to find fault with, to malign, reproach.
1noun
  • The absence of something; a lack.
1adjective
  • Missing or not having enough of (a good quality, etc).

    Example: "This cheese is lacking in pungency."

  • Not carrying a firearm.

    Example: "Are you packing or lacking?"

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