Hyphenation of corrupt

How to hyphenate corrupt

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

corrupt

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 7
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of corrupt

corrupt is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To make corrupt; to change from good to bad; to draw away from the right path; to deprave; to pervert.
verb
To become putrid, tainted, or otherwise impure; to putrefy; to rot.
verb
To debase or make impure by alterations or additions; to falsify.
Example: to corrupt a book
verb
To waste, spoil, or consume; to make worthless.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
In a depraved state; debased; perverted; morally degenerate; weak in morals.
Example: The government here is corrupt, so we'll emigrate to escape them.
adjective
Abounding in errors; not genuine or correct; in an invalid state.
Example: It turned out that the program was corrupt - that's why it wouldn't open.
adjective
In a putrid state; spoiled; tainted; vitiated; unsound.

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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.