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Hyphenation of absorbing

How to hyphenate absorbing

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

absorbing
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Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: absorbing

Definitions of absorbing

absorbing is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.
  • verb
    To engulf, as in water; to swallow up.
  • verb
    To suck up; to drink in; to imbibe, like a sponge or as the lacteals of the body; to chemically take in.
  • verb
    To take in energy and convert it, as

    Example: Heat, light, and electricity are absorbed in the substances into which they pass.

  • verb
    To engross or engage wholly; to occupy fully
  • verb
    To occupy or consume time.
  • verb
    Assimilate mentally.
  • verb
    To assume or pay for as part of a commercial transaction.
  • verb
    To defray the costs.
  • verb
    To accept or purchase in quantity.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest.

    Example: An absorbing pursuit.

  • adjective
    (of a state) Allowing a process to enter it, but not to leave it.

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What is hyphenation

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.