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triggers

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2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

triggers

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triggers 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, triggers is hyphenated as:

Definitions oftriggers

1noun
  • A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.

    Example: "Just pull the trigger."

  • A similar device used to activate any mechanism.
  • An event that initiates others, or incites a response.

    Example: "Sleeping in an unfamiliar room can be a trigger for sleepwalking."

  • A concept or image that upsets somebody.

    Example: "I can't watch that violent film. Blood is one of my triggers."

  • An event, experience or other stimulus that initiates a traumatic memory or action in a person.
  • An electronic transducer allowing a drum, cymbal, etc. to control an electronic drum unit or similar device.
  • A device that manually lengthens (or sometimes shortens) the slide or tubing of a brass instrument, allowing the pitch range to be altered while playing.
  • A pulse in an electronic circuit that initiates some component.
  • An SQL procedure that may be initiated when a record is inserted, updated or deleted; typically used to maintain referential integrity.
  • A text string that, when received by a player, will cause the player to execute a certain command.
  • A catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity.
1verb
  • To fire a weapon.
  • To initiate something.

    Example: "The controversial article triggered a deluge of angry letters from readers."

  • To spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone).

    Example: "This story contains a rape scene and may be triggering for rape victims."

  • To activate; to become active.

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