2syllables
mating
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mating 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, mating is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofmating
1verb
- To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.
Example: "That jerk checkmated me in four moves!"
- (by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape.
1verb
- To match, fit together without space between.
Example: "The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly."
- To copulate.
- To pair in order to raise offspring
- To arrange in matched pairs.
- To introduce (animals) together for the purpose of breeding.
- (of an animal) To copulate with.
- To marry; to match (a person).
- To match oneself against; to oppose as equal; to compete with.
- To fit (objects) together without space between.
- To move (a space shuttle orbiter) onto the back of an aircraft that can carry it.
1verb
- To confuse; to confound.
1noun
- Pairing of organisms for copulation.
- Sexual union; copulation.
1adjective
- Fitting into or onto a corresponding part, as a matched plug and socket.
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