Hyphenation of catapult

How to hyphenate catapult

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

catapult

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 8
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 8
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of catapult

catapult is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects, such as a mechanical aid on aircraft carriers designed to help airplanes take off from the flight deck.
noun
Slingshot
noun
An instance of firing a missile from a catapult.
noun
An instance of firing something, as if from a catapult.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To fire a missile from a catapult.
verb
To fire or launch something, as if from a catapult.
verb
To increase the status of something rapidly.
Example: The candidate selection for running mate has catapulted her to the national scene.
verb
To be fired from a catapult or as if from a catapult.
verb
To have one's status increased rapidly.
Example: She catapulted to the national scene following her selection by the candidate.

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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.