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Hyphenation of mortifies

How to hyphenate mortifies

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

mortifies
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Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: mortifies

Definitions of mortifies

mortifies is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To discipline (one's body, appetites etc.) by suppressing desires; to practise abstinence on.

    Example: Some people seek sainthood by mortifying the body.

  • verb
    (usually used passively) To embarrass, to humiliate. To injure one's dignity.

    Example: I was so mortified I could have died right there; instead I fainted, but I swore I'd never let that happen to me again.

  • verb
    To kill.
  • verb
    To reduce the potency of; to nullify; to deaden, neutralize.
  • verb
    To kill off (living tissue etc.); to make necrotic.
  • verb
    To affect with vexation, chagrin, or humiliation; to humble; to depress.
  • verb
    To grant in mortmain.
  • verb
    To lose vitality.
  • verb
    To gangrene.
  • verb
    To be subdued.

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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.