prefect
prefect 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, prefect is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofprefect
- An official of Ancient Rome who controlled or superintended a particular command, charge, department, etc.
Example: "the prefect of the aqueducts; the prefect of a camp, of a fleet, of the city guard, or of provisions; the pretorian prefect, who was commander of the troops guarding the emperor's person"
- The head of a department in France.
- The head of a prefecture in Japan.
- A school pupil in a position of power over other pupils.
- A commander.
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