Hyphenation of delinquent
How to hyphenate delinquent
Because it is a word with a single syllable, delinquent 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
- 0
Definitions of delinquent
delinquent is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounOne who disobeys or breaks rules or laws.
- nounA person who has not paid his or her debts.
- nounA term applied to royalists by their opponents in the English Civil War 1642-1645. Charles I was known as the chief delinquent.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveLate or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation, like a mortgage or loan.
Example: Fred is delinquent in making his car payment.
- adjectiveFailing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense
Words nearby delinquent
- delineator
- delineatory
- delineature
- delineavit
- delinition
- delinquence
- delinquencies
- delinquency
- (delinquent)
- delinquently
- delinquents
- delint
- delinter
- deliquate
- deliquesce
- deliquesced
- deliquescence
The hottest word splits in English (US)
See what terms are trending and getting hyphenated by users right now.
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.