Hyphenation of retrogradation
How to hyphenate retrogradation
retrogradation 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, retrogradation is hyphenated as:
- Syllables Count
- 4
- Characters Count
- 14
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 14
- Hyphens Count
- 3
Definitions of retrogradation
- noun Motion in a retrograde manner.
- noun Decline, degradation.
- noun A reaction that takes place in gelatinized starch when the amylose and amylopectin chains realign themselves, largely responsible for bread becoming stale.
Example: The major reason that bread stales is not moisture loss, but rather a process called retrogradation, in which the starch molecules in the bread crystallize.
Words nearby retrogradation
- retroflexion
- retroflux
- retroform
- retrofract
- retrofracted
- retrofrontal
- retrogastric
- retrogenerative
- (retrogradation)
- retrogradatory
- retrograde
- retrograded
- retrogradely
- retrogrades
- retrogradient
- retrograding
- retrogradingly
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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.