3syllables
needlessly
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needlessly 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, needlessly is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofneedlessly
1adverb
- In a needless manner
- To a degree or extent beyond what is needed
Example: "He was always needlessly anxious about his dog."
- Without need
Example: "He worried needlessly about his dog."
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