3syllables
propriety
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propriety 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, propriety is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofpropriety
1noun
- The particular character or essence of someone or something; individuality.
- A characteristic; an attribute.
- A piece of land owned by someone; someone's property.
- More generally, something owned by someone; a possession.
- The fact of possessing something; ownership.
- Correct language or pronunciation.
- Suitability, fitness; the quality of being appropriate.
- (often in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness.
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