Hyphenation of prostrate

How to hyphenate prostrate

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

prostrate

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of prostrate

prostrate is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To lie flat or face-down.
verb
To throw oneself down in submission.
verb
To cause to lie down, to flatten.
verb
To overcome or overpower.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Lying flat, face-down.
Synonyms: prone
adjective
Emotionally devastated.
adjective
Physically incapacitated from environmental exposure or debilitating disease.
Example: He was prostrate from the extreme heat.
adjective
Trailing on the ground; procumbent.

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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.