3syllables
understates
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understates is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, understates is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofunderstates
1verb
- To state (something) with less completeness than needed; to minimise or downplay.
- To state (something) with a lack of emphasis, in order to express irony.
- To state a quantity that is too low.
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