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wandering

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3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

wandering

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

wandering 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, wandering is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofwandering

1verb
  • To move without purpose or specified destination; often in search of livelihood.

    Synonyms: err, roam

    Example: "to wander over the fields"

  • To stray; stray from one's course; err.

    Example: "A writer wanders from his subject."

  • To commit adultery.

    Synonyms: cheat

  • To go somewhere indirectly or at varying speeds; to move in a curved path.
  • Of the mind, to lose focus or clarity of argument or attention.

    Synonyms: drift

1noun
  • Travelling with no preset route; roaming.
  • Irregular turning of the eyes.
  • Aimless thought.
  • Straying from a desired path.
  • (chiefly in the plural) Disordered speech or delirium.
1adjective
  • Which wanders; travelling from place to place.
  • (of an organ) Abnormally capable of moving in certain directions.

    Example: "a wandering kidney; a wandering liver"

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