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repurposing

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

4 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
4syllables

repurposing

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repurposing is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, repurposing is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofrepurposing

1verb
  • To reuse for a different purpose, on a long-term basis, without alteration.

    Example: "The town common was repurposed as a practice field."

  • To alter to make more suited for a different purpose.

    Example: "The church was repurposed as a nightclub by lighting changes and removing the pews, but it never opened."

1noun
  • The act by which something is repurposed.
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