stopgap
stopgap 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, stopgap is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofstopgap
- That which fills a gap or hiatus.
- A temporary measure or short-term fix used until something better can be obtained; that which serves as an expedient in an emergency; a band-aid solution.
Example: "The small company uses their old product with a few kludged enhancements as a stopgap until they can develop a new product."
- Filling a gap or pause.
- Temporary; short-term.
Example: "They put a stopgap solution in place, but need something more permanent."
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