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verbal

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

verbal

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

verbal 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, verbal is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofverbal

1noun
  • (grammar) A verb form which does not function as a predicate, or a word derived from a verb. In English, infinitives, participles and gerunds are verbals.

    Synonyms: "non-finite verb"

  • A confession given to police.
1verb
  • To induce into fabricating a confession.
1adjective
  • Of or relating to words.

    Synonyms: wordish

  • Concerned with the words, rather than the substance of a text.
  • Consisting of words only.
  • Expressly spoken rather than written; oral.

    Example: "a verbal contract"

  • (grammar) Derived from, or having the nature of a verb.

    Synonyms: rhematic

  • (grammar) Used to form a verb.
  • Capable of speech.
  • Word for word.

    Synonyms: literal, verbatim

    Example: "a verbal translation"

  • Abounding with words; verbose.

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