Hyphenation of attenuate
How to hyphenate attenuate
Because it is a word with a single syllable, attenuate is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of attenuate
attenuate is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo reduce in size, force, value, amount, or degree.
- verbTo make thinner, as by physically reshaping, starving, or decaying.
- verbTo become thin or fine; to grow less.
- verbTo weaken.
- verbTo rarefy.
- verbTo reduce the virulence of a bacterium or virus.
- verbTo 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.
Words nearby attenuate
- attentions
- attentive
- attentively
- attentiveness
- attentivenesses
- attently
- attenuable
- attenuant
- (attenuate)
- attenuated
- attenuates
- attenuating
- attenuation
- attenuations
- attenuative
- attenuator
- attenuator's
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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.