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Hyphenation of absorbent

How to hyphenate absorbent

Because it is a word with a single syllable, absorbent is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

absorbent
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: absorbent

Definitions of absorbent

absorbent is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Anything which absorbs.
  • noun
    (pluralized) The vessels by which the processes of absorption are carried on, as the lymphatics in animals, the extremities of the roots in plants.
  • noun
    Any substance which absorbs and neutralizes acid fluid in the stomach and bowels, as magnesia, chalk, etc.; also a substance, e.g., iodine, which acts on the absorbent vessels so as to reduce enlarged and indurated parts.
  • noun
    A liquid used in the process of separating gases or volatile liquids, in oil refining.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Having the ability or tendency to absorb; able to soak up liquid easily; absorptive.

    Example: Those paper towels were amazingly absorbent. That was quite a spill.

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Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.