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Hyphenation of relax

How to hyphenate relax

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

relax
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
5
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
5
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: relax

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.