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outlying

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3 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
3syllables

outlying

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outlying 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, outlying is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofoutlying

1noun
  • A region relatively remote from a central location.
1adjective
  • Relatively remote from some central location.

    Example: "The more outlying villages were never visited by their member of parliament."

  • Located outside of some boundary or limit.

    Example: "When the map was redrawn after the war, our cousin found herself living in outlying territory."

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