Hyphenation of rotten
How to hyphenate rotten
Because it is a word with a single syllable, rotten is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 6
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 6
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of rotten
rotten is defined as:
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveOf perishable items, overridden with bacteria and other infectious agents.
Example: If you leave a bin unattended for a few weeks, the rubbish inside will turn rotten.
- adjectiveIn a state of decay.
Example: His mouth stank and his teeth were rotten.
- adjectiveCruel, mean or immoral.
Example: That man is a rotten father.
- adjectiveBad or terrible.
Example: It was a rotten idea to take the boat out today.
Definition 1 as adverb
- adverbTo an extreme degree.
Example: That kid is spoilt rotten.
Words nearby rotten
- rototills
- rotproof
- rots
- rotse
- rotta
- rottan
- rotte
- rotted
- (rotten)
- rotten-dry
- rotten-egg
- rotten-hearted
- rotten-heartedly
- rotten-heartedness
- rotten-minded
- rotten-planked
- rotten-red
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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.