Hyphenation of neglected
How to hyphenate neglected
Because it is a word with a single syllable, neglected is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of neglected
neglected is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo fail to care for or attend to something.
Example: to neglect duty or business; to neglect to pay debts
- verbTo omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.
Example: to neglect strangers
- verbTo fail to do or carry out something due to oversight or carelessness.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveSuffering from neglect.
Words nearby neglected
- negators
- negatory
- negatron
- negatrons
- neger
- neginoth
- neglect
- neglectable
- (neglected)
- neglected-looking
- neglectedly
- neglectedness
- neglecter
- neglectful
- neglectfully
- neglectfulness
- neglecting
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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.