Hyphenation of contested
How to hyphenate contested
Because it is a word with a single syllable, contested is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of contested
contested is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo contend.
Synonyms: compete, contend, "go in for"
Example: I will contest for the open seat on the board.
- verbTo call into question; to oppose.
Synonyms: "call into question", oppose
Example: The rival contested the dictator's re-election because of claims of voting irregularities.
- verbTo strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.
Example: The troops contested every inch of ground.
- verbTo make a subject of litigation; to defend, as a suit; to dispute or resist, as a claim, by course of law.
Synonyms: controvert
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveControversial; contentious; debated
Words nearby contested
- contestability
- contestable
- contestableness
- contestably
- contestant
- contestants
- contestate
- contestation
- (contested)
- contestee
- contester
- contesters
- contesting
- contestingly
- contestless
- contests
- conteur
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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.