3syllables
purposes
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purposes 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, purposes is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofpurposes
1noun
- An objective to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.
- A result that is desired; an intention.
- The act of intending to do something; resolution; determination.
- The subject of discourse; the point at issue.
- The reason for which something is done, or the reason it is done in a particular way.
Example: "The purpose of turning off the lights overnight is to save energy."
- Instance; example.
1verb
- To have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
- (passive) To design for some purpose.
- To discourse.
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