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prodigal

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "prodigal" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

prodigal

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prodigal 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, prodigal is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofprodigal

1noun
  • A prodigal person, a spendthrift.
1adjective
  • Wastefully extravagant.

    Example: "He found himself guilty of prodigal spending during the holidays."

  • (often followed by of or with) Yielding profusely, lavish.

    Example: "How can he be so prodigal with money on such a tight budget?"

  • Profuse, lavishly abundant.
  • (by allusion to the Biblical parable of the prodigal son) returning after abandoning a person, group, or ideal, especially for selfish reasons; behaving as a prodigal son.

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