2syllables
outline
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outline 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, outline is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofoutline
1noun
- A line marking the boundary of an object figure.
- The outer shape of an object or figure.
- A sketch or drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading.
- A general description of some subject.
- A statement summarizing the important points of a text.
- A preliminary plan for a project.
Example: "the outline of a speech"
- (film industry) A prose telling of a story intended to be turned into a screenplay; generally longer and more detailed than a treatment.
- A setline or trotline.
1verb
- To draw an outline of.
- To summarize.
Example: "Wikipedia items featuring books usually outline them after giving their background."
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