Hyphenation of equivalent

How to hyphenate equivalent

equivalent is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, equivalent is hyphenated as:

equiv-alent

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
Hyphens Count: 1

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

Definitions of equivalent

equivalent is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.
noun
An equivalent weight.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To make equivalent to; to equal.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Similar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal.
Example: To burn calories, a thirty-minute jog is equivalent to a couple of hamburgers.
adjective
Of two sets, having a one-to-one correspondence; equinumerous.
adjective
Relating to the corresponding elements of an equivalence relation.
adjective
Having the equal ability to combine.
adjective
Of a map, equal-area.
adjective
Equal in measure but not admitting of superposition; applied to magnitudes.
Example: A square may be equivalent to a triangle.

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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.