Hyphenation of challenging

How to hyphenate challenging

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

challenging

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 11
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of challenging

challenging is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.
Example: We challenged the boys next door to a game of football.
verb
To dare (someone).
verb
To dispute (something).
Example: to challenge the accuracy of a statement or of a quotation
verb
To make a formal objection to a juror.
verb
To claim as due; to demand as a right.
verb
To censure; to blame.
verb
To question or demand the countersign from (one who attempts to pass the lines).
Example: The sentinel challenged us with "Who goes there?"
verb
To object to the reception of the vote of, e.g. on the ground that the person is not qualified as a voter.
verb
To take (a final exam) in order to get credit for a course without taking it.

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The act of making a challenge.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Difficult, hard to do.

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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.