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Hyphenation of designate

How to hyphenate designate

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

designate
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: designate

Definitions of designate

designate is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description

    Example: to designate the boundaries of a country

  • verb
    To call by a distinctive title; to name.
  • verb
    To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty; — with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Designated; appointed; chosen.
  • adjective
    Used after a role title to indicate that the person has been selected but has yet to take up the role.

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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.