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Hyphenation of underestimate

How to hyphenate underestimate

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

underestimate
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Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: underestimate

Definitions of underestimate

underestimate is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    An estimate that is too low.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc., than what he/she/it actually has.

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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.