Hyphenation of descendant

How to hyphenate descendant

descendant 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, descendant is hyphenated as:

de-scen-dant

Syllables Count: 3
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
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 descendant

descendant is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
One who is the progeny of a specified person, at any distance of time or through any number of generations.
Example: The patriarch survived many descendants: five children, a dozen grandchildren, even a great grandchild.
noun
A thing that derives directly from a given precursor or source.
Example: This famous medieval manuscript has many descendants.
noun
A later evolutionary type.
Example: Dogs evolved as descendants of early wolves.
noun
A language that is descended from another.
Example: English and Scots are the descendants of Old English.
noun
A word or form in one language that is descended from a counterpart in an ancestor language.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Descending from a biological ancestor.
adjective
Proceeding from a figurative ancestor or source.

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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.