Hyphenation of approximation

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word approximation? This word can be hyphenated and contains 5 syllables as shown below.

ap-prox-i-ma-tion

Definitions of approximation:

1.	An approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth An estimate of what it would cost A rough idea how long it would take
2.	The quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity)
3.	An imprecise or incomplete account Newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events
4.	The act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue

Synonyms of approximation:

noun	estimate, estimation, idea, calculation, computation, figuring, reckoning
noun	similarity
noun	version
noun	bringing close together, joining, connection, connexion

Last hyphenations of this language

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