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Hyphenation of contract

How to hyphenate contract

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

contract
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
8
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
8
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: contract

Definitions of contract

contract is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.

    Example: Marriage is a contract.

  • noun
    An agreement which the law will enforce in some way. A legally binding contract must contain at least one promise, i.e., a commitment or offer, by an offeror to and accepted by an offeree to do something in the future. A contract is thus executory rather than executed.
  • noun
    A part of legal studies dealing with laws and jurisdiction related to contracts.
  • noun
    An order, usually given to a hired assassin, to kill someone.

    Example: The mafia boss put a contract out on the man who betrayed him.

  • noun
    The declarer's undertaking to win the number of tricks bid with a stated suit as trump.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Contracted; affianced; betrothed.
  • adjective
    Not abstract; concrete.

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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.