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Hyphenation of revolt

How to hyphenate revolt

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

revolt
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
6
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: revolt

Definitions of revolt

revolt is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To rebel, particularly against authority.

    Example: The farmers had to revolt against the government to get what they deserved.

  • verb
    To repel greatly.

    Example: Your brother revolts me!

  • verb
    To cause to turn back; to roll or drive back; to put to flight.
  • verb
    To be disgusted, shocked, or grossly offended; hence, to feel nausea; used with at.

    Example: The stomach revolts at such food; his nature revolts at cruelty.

  • verb
    To turn away; to abandon or reject something; specifically, to turn away, or shrink, with abhorrence.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.