Hyphenation of responsible

How to hyphenate responsible

responsible is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, responsible is hyphenated as:

re-spon-si-ble

Syllables Count: 4
Characters Count: 11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 11
Hyphens Count: 3

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

Definitions of responsible

responsible is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
The individual who bears the responsibility for something.
noun
An actor taking on the lesser roles in repertory theatre.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
(followed by "for") Having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.
Example: Parents are responsible for their child's behaviour.
adjective
(followed by "for") Being a primary cause of a situation or action and thus able to be blamed or credited for it.
Example: Who is responsible for this mess?
adjective
(followed by "to") Answerable to (a superior).
adjective
(of a job or position) Involving important duties; involving a degree of personal accountability on the part of the person concerned.
Example: She has a responsible position in the firm.
adjective
Having good judgment in decision-making.
adjective
Able to be trusted; reliable; trustworthy.
Example: He looks like a responsible guy.
adjective
Capable of rational conduct and thus morally accountable for one's behavior.

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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.