Hyphenation of antedate
How to hyphenate antedate
Because it is a word with a single syllable, antedate is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 8
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 8
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of antedate
antedate is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounPrior date; a date antecedent to another which is the actual date.
- nounAnticipation
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo occur before an event or time; to exist further back in time.
- verbTo assign a date to a document or action earlier than the actual date; to backdate.
- verbTo find earlier citational evidence for a term.
Words nearby antedate
- antecommunion
- anteconsonantal
- antecornu
- antecourt
- antecoxal
- antecubital
- antecurvature
- anted
- (antedate)
- antedated
- antedates
- antedating
- antedawn
- antediluvial
- antediluvially
- antediluvian
- antedon
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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.