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Definition of pronged

pronged

/ˈprɔːŋd/
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• adjective

1

Having a specified number of distinct parts, phases, or lines of action (used in compound adjectives describing a plan or strategy).

Example

"The city council adopted a two-pronged approach to reduce traffic congestion and improve public transit."

2

Having one or more pointed projections, tines, or branches (especially in combination with a number).

Example

"Make sure to plug the appliance into a grounded three-pronged outlet."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Pronged' is most commonly used in hyphenated numerical compounds (such as 'two-pronged' or 'three-pronged') to describe either physical tools with multiple tines or multifaceted strategies.

• Rhymes for pronged

• Nearby Words

prone
proneness
prong
pronged
pronghorn
pronoun
pronounce

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pronged. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pronged
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