2syllables
overextend
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overextend 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, overextend is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofoverextend
1verb
- To expand or extend to an excessive degree, especially to do so beyond a safe limit.
- To apply (a term) to too many referents, by overextension.
- To push a pawn too far, so that it becomes vulnerable to the opponent's attacks.
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