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neoteny

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

neoteny

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

neoteny 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, neoteny is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofneoteny

1noun
  • The retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult.

    Example: "Most amphibians are aquatic only while young, but some amphibians with neoteny remain aquatic even as adults."

  • The sexual maturity of an organism still in its larval stage.

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