orphaned
orphaned 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, orphaned is hyphenated as:
Definitions oforphaned
- To deprive of parents (used almost exclusively in the passive)
Example: "What do you do when you come across two orphaned polar bear cubs?"
- To make unavailable, as by removing the last remaining pointer or reference to.
Example: "Removing categories orphans pages from the main category tree."
- Abandoned.
Example: "I found an orphaned project, half-completed before its author quit, and decided to finish it."
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