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Hyphenation of watered-down

How to hyphenate watered-down

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

watered-down
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
12
Words Count
2
Characters without spaces Count
12
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: watered

Definitions of watered-down

watered-down is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Diluted; containing extra water

    Example: Nobody likes watered-down scotch.

  • adjective
    (by extension) Weakened or simplified

    Example: They teach a watered-down calculus class for non-majors.

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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.