2syllables
pencil
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pencil 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, pencil is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofpencil
1noun
- A paintbrush.
- A writing utensil with a graphite (commonly referred to as lead) shaft, usually blended with clay, clad in wood, and sharpened to a taper.
- An aggregate or collection of rays of light, especially when diverging from, or converging to, a point.
- A family of geometric objects with a common property, such as the set of lines that pass through a given point in a projective plane.
- A small medicated bougie.
1verb
- To write (something) using a pencil.
Example: "I penciled (BrE: pencilled) a brief reminder in my notebook."
- To mark with, or as if with, a pencil.
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