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overstated

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3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

overstated

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overstated 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, overstated is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofoverstated

1verb
  • To exaggerate; to state or claim too much.

    Example: "He was suggested not to overstate at the interview."

1adjective
  • Having been overstated; exaggerated; stated, displayed, or presented too grandly or prominently.
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