3syllables
unlocking
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unlocking 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, unlocking is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofunlocking
1verb
- To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.
Example: "I unlocked the door and walked in."
- To obtain access to something.
Example: "I unlocked the dictionary article so I could edit it."
- To disclose or reveal previously unknown knowledge.
Example: "The discovery of a clue unlocked the mystery."
- To be or become unfastened or unrestrained.
1noun
- The act by which something is unlocked.
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