outskirt
outskirt 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, outskirt is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofoutskirt
- A more remote part of a town or city; the periphery, environs; a suburb.
Example: "Many people commute into the business district from the outskirts of town."
- To surround as an outskirt.
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