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prior

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2 syllables
5 characters
English (US)
2syllables

prior

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prior 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, prior is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofprior

1noun
  • A high-ranking member of a monastery, usually lower in rank than an abbot.
  • A chief magistrate in Italy.
  • (law enforcement) A previous arrest or criminal conviction on someone's record.
  • In Bayesian inference, a prior probability distribution, one based on information or belief before additional data is collected.
1adjective
  • Advance; previous; coming before.

    Example: "I had no prior knowledge you were coming."

  • Former, previous.

    Example: "His prior residence was smaller than his current one."

1adverb
  • Previously.

    Synonyms: ago, hitherto

    Example: "The doctor had known three months prior."

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