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Hyphenation of witnessed

How to hyphenate witnessed

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

witnessed
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: witnessed

Definitions of witnessed

witnessed is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To furnish proof of, to show.

    Example: 1667: round he throws his baleful eyes / That witness'd huge affliction and dismay — John Milton, Paradise Lost, Book 1 ll. 56-7

  • verb
    To take as evidence.
  • verb
    To see or gain knowledge of through experience.

    Example: He witnessed the accident.

  • verb
    (construed with to or for) To present personal religious testimony; to preach at (someone) or on behalf of.
  • verb
    To see the execution of (a legal instrument), and subscribe it for the purpose of establishing its authenticity.

    Example: to witness a bond or a deed

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What is hyphenation

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.