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.

attenuate

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 0

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

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.