Hyphenation of relax

How to hyphenate relax

relax is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, relax is hyphenated as:

re-lax

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 5
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 5
Hyphens Count: 1

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of relax

relax is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To calm down.
verb
To make something loose.
Example: to relax a rope or cord
verb
To become loose.
verb
To make something less severe or tense.
Example: to relax discipline
verb
To become less severe or tense.
verb
To make something (such as codes and regulations) more lenient.
verb
(of codes and regulations) To become more lenient.
verb
To relieve (something) from stress.
Example: Amusement relaxes the mind.
verb
To relieve from constipation; to loosen; to open.
Example: An aperient relaxes the bowels.

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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.