Hyphenation of attenuate

How to hyphenate attenuate

attenuate is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, attenuate is hyphenated as:

at-ten-u-ate

Syllables Count: 4
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 3

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

Definitions of attenuate

attenuate is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To reduce in size, force, value, amount, or degree.
verb
To make thinner, as by physically reshaping, starving, or decaying.
verb
To become thin or fine; to grow less.
verb
To weaken.
verb
To rarefy.
verb
To reduce the virulence of a bacterium or virus.
verb
To reduce the amplitude of an electrical, radio, or optical signal.
verb
(of a beer) To become less dense as a result of the conversion of sugar to alcohol.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
(of leaves) Gradually tapering into a petiole-like extension toward the base.

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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.