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Hyphenation of libel

How to hyphenate libel

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

libel
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
5
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
5
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: libel

Definitions of libel

libel is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation.
  • noun
    The act or crime of displaying such a statement publicly.
  • noun
    Any defamatory writing; a lampoon; a satire.
  • noun
    A written declaration or statement by the plaintiff of their cause of action, and of the relief they seek.
  • noun
    A brief writing of any kind, especially a declaration, bill, certificate, request, supplication, etc.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To defame someone, especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel.

    Example: He libelled her when he published that.

  • verb
    To proceed against (a ship, goods, etc.) by filing a libel.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.

Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.