Hyphenation of administer

How to hyphenate administer

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

administer

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of administer

administer is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To cause to ingest (a drug), either by openly offering or through deceit.
Example: We administered the medicine to our dog by mixing it in his food.
verb
To apportion out, distribute.
verb
To manage or supervise the conduct, performance or execution of; to govern or regulate the parameters for the conduct, performance or execution of; to work in an administrative capacity.
verb
To minister (to).
Example: administering to the sick
verb
To settle, as the estate of one who dies without a will, or whose will fails of an executor.
verb
To give, as an oath.
verb
To give a drug to a patient, be it orally or by any other means.

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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.