Hyphenation of dependent

How to hyphenate dependent

dependent is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, dependent is hyphenated as:

de-pen-dent

Syllables Count: 3
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 2

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of dependent

Definition 1 as noun

noun One who relies on another for support
Example: With two children and an ailing mother, she had three dependents in all.
noun (grammar) An element in phrase or clause structure that is not the head. Includes complements, modifiers and determiners.
noun (grammar) The aorist subjunctive or subjunctive perfective: a form of a verb not used independently but preceded by a particle to form the negative or a tense form. Found in Greek and in the Gaelic languages.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective Relying upon; depending upon.
Example: At that point I was dependent on financial aid for my tuition.
adjective Having a probability that is affected by the outcome of a separate event.
adjective (of Scottish Gaelic, Manx and Irish verb forms) Used in questions, negative sentences and after certain particles and prepositions.
adjective Affecting the lower part of the body, such as the legs while standing up, or the back while supine.
adjective Hanging down.
Example: a dependent bough or leaf

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.

Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.