Hyphenation of respected

How to hyphenate respected

respected 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, respected is hyphenated as:

re-spected

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
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 respected

respected is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To have respect for.
Example: She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.
verb
To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.
Example: I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense.
verb
To abide by an agreement.
Example: They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.
verb
To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.
verb
(dated except in "respecting") To relate to; to be concerned with.
verb
To regard; to consider; to deem.
verb
To look toward; to face.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Deserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.
Example: He was a respected jurist and his death will be a loss to the profession.

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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.