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Hyphenation for “moderate”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “moderate”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "moderate" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “moderate” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „moderate“ ⟶ „mod-er-ate“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "moderate"

Definition: [adjective] average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree.
Example: we walked at a moderate pace

Synonyms of "moderate"

average | modest | medium | middling | ordinary | common | commonplace | everyday | workaday | tolerable | passable | adequate | fair | decent | mediocre | indifferent | uninspired | undistinguished | unexceptional | unexciting | unremarkable | run-of-the-mill | lacklustre | forgettable | inferior | second-rate | OK | so-so | bog-standard | fair-to-middling | (plain) vanilla | nothing to write home about | no great shakes | not so hot | not up to much | half-pie | reasonable | within reason | acceptable | non-excessive | within due limits | inexpensive | low | cheap | bargain-basement | abstemious | temperate | restrained | controlled | sober | steady | regular | not given to excesses | easy | even | mild | tolerant | lenient |

Definition: [noun] a person who holds moderate views, especially in politics.
Example: an unlikely alliance of radicals and moderates

Synonyms of "moderate"

Definition: [verb] make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent.
Example: I shall not moderate my criticism

Synonyms of "moderate"

die down | abate | let up | calm down | lessen | grow less | decrease | diminish | slacken | ebb | recede | dwindle | weaken | subside | curb | control | check | keep in check | keep under control | hold in | temper | regulate | restrain | restrict | subdue | still | damp | repress | tame | break | deaden | lower | reduce | remit | mitigate | alleviate | allay | appease | assuage | ease | palliate | soothe | soften | calm | modulate | pacify | mellow | mince | tone down |

Definition: [verb] review (examination papers, results, or candidates) in relation to an agreed standard so as to ensure consistency of marking.
Example: the dependability of an examining system rests on those who set, moderate, and mark the papers

Synonyms of "moderate"

Definition: [verb] (in academic and ecclesiastical contexts) preside over (a deliberative body) or at (a debate).
Example: a panel moderated by a Harvard University law professor

Synonyms of "moderate"

chair | take the chair of | preside over | arbitrate | mediate | referee | judge |

Definition: [verb] monitor (an internet forum or online discussion) for inappropriate or offensive content.

Synonyms of "moderate"

Definition: [verb] retard (neutrons) with a moderator.
Example: the neutrons causing fission are not moderated but react at high energies

Synonyms of "moderate"