Hyphenation of abstained
How to hyphenate abstained
Because it is a word with a single syllable, abstained is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of abstained
abstained is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbKeep or withhold oneself.
- verbRefrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence.
Example: In order to improve his health, Rob decided to abstain from smoking.
- verbFast (not eat for a period).
- verbDeliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present.
Example: I abstain from this vote, as I have no particular preference.
- verbHinder; keep back; withhold.
Words nearby abstained
- absorptions
- absorptive
- absorptively
- absorptiveness
- absorptivity
- absquatulate
- absquatulation
- abstain
- (abstained)
- abstainer
- abstainers
- abstaining
- abstainment
- abstains
- abstemious
- abstemiously
- abstemiousness
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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.