Hyphenation of preventative

How to hyphenate preventative

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

preventative

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 12
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 12
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of preventative

preventative is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
A thing that prevents, hinders, or acts as an obstacle to.
noun
A thing that slows the development of an illness.
noun
A contraceptive, especially a condom.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to.
adjective
Carried out to deter military aggression.
adjective
Slowing the development of an illness; prophylactic.
adjective
Going before; preceding.

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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.