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Hyphenation of contaminate

How to hyphenate contaminate

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

contaminate
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: contaminate

Definitions of contaminate

contaminate is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To make something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities or foreign matter.

    Example: This water is contaminated. It isn't safe to drink.

  • verb
    To soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association.
  • verb
    To make unfit for use by the introduction of unwholesome or undesirable elements.

    Example: Do not contaminate the peanut butter with the jelly.

  • verb
    To infect, often with bad objects

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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.