spartan
spartan 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, spartan is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofspartan
- Austere, frugal, characterized by self-denial.
Example: "I went on the retreat to the monastery, thinking I would be sleeping in a spartan cell, only to discover a simple but comfortable bedroom."
- Resolute in the face of danger or adversity.
Example: "The spartan legionaries vowed to fight to the death."
- Lacking in decoration and luxury.
Example: "After ten years as a fashion designer in the rough-and-tumble Garment District, Eloise left New York for the spartan but serene life of a farmer's wife."
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