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longstanding
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longstanding 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, longstanding is hyphenated as:
Definitions oflongstanding
1adjective
- Having existed for a long time.
- Having been done for long enough time to become convention.
Example: "Long-standing custom calls for referring to the town chairman as mayor, even though we don't have a mayor."
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