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Hyphenation of infiltrate

How to hyphenate infiltrate

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

infiltrate
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: infiltrate

Definitions of infiltrate

infiltrate is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Any undesirable substance or group of cells that has made its way into part of the body.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access to.
  • verb
    (of a liquid) To pass through something by filtration.
  • verb
    To cause (a liquid) to pass through something by filtration.
  • verb
    To invade or penetrate a tissue or organ.

    Example: High-grade tumors often infiltrate surrounding structures.

  • verb
    To send (soldiers, spies etc.) through gaps in the enemy line.
  • verb
    (of an intravenous needle) To move from a vein, remaining in the body.

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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.