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Hyphenation of underwrote

How to hyphenate underwrote

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

underwrote
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: underwrote

Definitions of underwrote

underwrote is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To write below or under; subscribe.
  • verb
    To subscribe (a document, policy etc.) with one's name.
  • verb
    To sign; to put one's name to.
  • verb
    To agree to pay by signing one's name; subscribe.
  • verb
    Specifically, to assume financial responsibility for something, and guarantee it against failure.
  • verb
    To act as an underwriter.
  • verb
    To support, lend support to, guarantee the basis of.
  • verb
    To submit to; put up with.

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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.