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Hyphenation of predate

How to hyphenate predate

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

predate
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
7
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: predate

Definitions of predate

predate is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A publication, such as a newspaper or magazine, that is issued with a printed date later than the date of issue.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To designate a date earlier than the actual one; to move a date, appointment, event, or period of time to an earlier point (contrast "postdate".)
  • verb
    To exist or to occur before something else; to antedate.

    Example: The Chinese use of Pascal's Triangle predates its discovery by Blaise Pascal.

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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.