Hyphenation of ad hominem

How to hyphenate ad hominem

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

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

ad hominem

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 10
Words Count: 2
Characters without spaces Count: 9

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of ad hominem

ad hominem is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A fallacious objection to an argument or factual claim by appealing to a characteristic or belief of the person making the argument or claim, rather than by addressing the substance of the argument or producing evidence against the claim; an attempt to argue against an opponent's idea by discrediting the opponent himself or herself.
noun
A personal attack.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Of or relating to this kind of fallacious objection.
Example: Well that's an ad hominem argument.

Definition 1 as adverb

adverb
In an ad hominem manner.
Example: He tried to make his case by arguing ad hominem.

Words nearby ad hominem

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acystia
ad
(ad hominem)
ad-
ad-lib
ad-libbed
ad-libber
ad-libbing
ada
adactyl
adactylia

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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.