straggling
straggling 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, straggling is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofstraggling
- To stray from the road, course or line of march.
Example: "He straggled away from the crowd and went off on his own."
- To wander about; ramble.
- To spread at irregular intervals.
- To escape or stretch beyond proper limits, as the branches of a plant; to spread widely apart; to shoot too far or widely in growth.
- To be dispersed or separated; to occur at intervals.
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