Hyphenation of contingent
How to hyphenate contingent
Because it is a word with a single syllable, contingent is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 10
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 10
- Hyphens Count
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Definitions of contingent
contingent is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounAn event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something future.
Synonyms: contingency
- nounThat which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a suitable share.
Synonyms: proportion
- nounA quota of troops.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectivePossible or liable, but not certain to occur.
Synonyms: casual, incidental
- adjective(with upon or on) Dependent on something that is undetermined or unknown.
Synonyms: conditional
Example: The success of his undertaking is contingent upon events which he cannot control.
- adjectiveDependent on something that may or may not occur.
Example: a contingent estate
- adjectiveNot logically necessarily true or false.
- adjectiveTemporary.
Example: contingent labor
Words nearby contingent
- continentals
- continently
- continents
- contineu
- contingence
- contingencies
- contingency
- contingency's
- (contingent)
- contingent's
- contingential
- contingentialness
- contingentiam
- contingently
- contingentness
- contingents
- continua
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.
Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.