2syllables
overall
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overall 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, overall is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofoverall
1noun
- A garment worn over other clothing to protect it; a coverall or boiler suit. A garment, for manual labor or for casual wear, often made of a single piece of fabric, with long legs and a bib upper, supported from the shoulders with straps, and having several large pockets and loops for carrying tools.
- (in the plural) A garment, worn for manual labor, with an integral covering extending to the chest, supported by straps.
1adjective
- All-encompassing, all around.
1adverb
- Generally; with everything considered.
Example: "Overall, there is not enough evidence to form a clear conclusion."
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