Hyphenation of detail

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word detail? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

de-tail

Definitions of detail:

1.	An isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole Several of the details are similar A point of information
2.	A small part that can be considered separately from the whole It was perfect in all details
3.	Extended treatment of particulars The essay contained too much detail
4.	A crew of workers selected for a particular task A detail was sent to remove the fallen trees
5.	A temporary military unit The peacekeeping force includes one British contingent
6.	Provide details for
7.	Assign to a specific task The ambulances were detailed to the fire station

Synonyms of detail:

noun	item, point, fact
noun	particular, item, part, portion, component part, component
noun	discussion, treatment, discourse
noun	gang, crew, work party
noun	contingent, military unit, military force, military group, force
verb	elaborate, lucubrate, expatiate, exposit, enlarge, flesh out, expand, expound, dilate
verb	assign, specify, set apart

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