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Hyphenation of contradistinction

How to hyphenate contradistinction

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

contradistinction
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Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: contradistinction

Definitions of contradistinction

contradistinction is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Distinction by contrast; the provision of one example against which another example may be defined.

    Example: We used hamburgers and soda in contradistinction to healthy food.

  • noun
    The quality of being contradistinctive.

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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.