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meniscus

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "meniscus" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

meniscus

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

meniscus 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, meniscus is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofmeniscus

1noun
  • A crescent moon, or an object shaped like it.
  • A lens which is convex on one side and concave on the other, being crescent-shaped in cross-section.
  • The curved surface of liquids in tubes, whether concave or convex, caused by the surface tension of the liquid.
  • Either of two parts of the human knee that provide structural integrity to the knee when it undergoes tension and torsion.
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