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Hyphenation of perverting

How to hyphenate perverting

perverting is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, perverting is hyphenated as:

per-vert-ing
Syllables Count
3
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
2
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of perverting

perverting is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To turn another way; to divert.

    Synonyms: divert, steer, veer

  • verb
    To corrupt; to cause to be untrue; corrupted or otherwise impure

    Synonyms: corrupt, "lead astray"

    Example: How could stopping someone from killing himself or herself "pervert the course of justice"?

  • verb
    To misapply, misuse, use for a nefarious purpose

    Synonyms: misapply, misuse

    Example: He has perverted his talents to dishonest gain.

  • verb
    To misinterpret designedly.

    Synonyms: twist

    Example: pervert one's words

  • verb
    To become perverted; to take the wrong course.

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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.