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Hyphenation of contradict

How to hyphenate contradict

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

contradict
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: contradict

Definitions of contradict

contradict is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To deny the truth of (a statement or statements).

    Example: His testimony contradicts hers.

  • verb
    To deny the truth of the statement(s) made by (a person).

    Example: Everything he says contradicts me.

  • verb
    To be contrary to (something).
  • verb
    To give an order contrary to (another order or wish), oppose (something).
  • verb
    To give an order contrary to one given by (another person), oppose or resist (someone).
  • verb
    To speak against; to forbid.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.