repose
repose 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, repose is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofrepose
- Rest; sleep.
- Quietness; ease; peace; calmness.
- The period between eruptions of a volcano.
- A form of visual harmony that gives rest to the eye.
- To lie at rest; to rest.
- To lie; to be supported.
Example: "trap reposing on sand"
- To lay, to set down.
- To place, have, or rest; to set; to entrust.
- To compose; to make tranquil.
- To reside in something.
- To remain or abide restfully without anxiety or alarms.
- (Eastern Orthodox Church) To die, especially of a saint.
Example: "Simon reposed in the year 1287."
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