Hyphenation of designate

How to hyphenate designate

designate 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, designate is hyphenated as:

des-ig-nate

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 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.