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Hyphenation of contemning

How to hyphenate contemning

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

contemning
Syllables Count
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Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
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0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: contemning

Definitions of contemning

contemning is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.
  • verb
    To commit an offence of contempt, such as contempt of court; to unlawfully flout (e.g. a ruling).

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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.