Hyphenation of acquit

How to hyphenate acquit

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

acquit

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 6
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of acquit

acquit is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To declare or find innocent or not guilty.
Synonyms: absolve, clear, exculpate, exonerate
verb
To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.
verb
Followed by of (and formerly by from): to discharge, release, or set free from a burden, duty, liability, or obligation, or from an accusation or charge.
Example: The jury acquitted the prisoner of the charge.
verb
To bear or conduct oneself; to perform one's part.
Example: The orator acquitted himself very poorly.
verb
To clear oneself.
verb
To release, to rescue, to set free.
verb
To pay for; to atone for.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.