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Hyphenation for “patent”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “patent”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "patent" 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 “patent” 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: „patent“ ⟶ „patent“.

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 "patent"

patent >> ˈpat(ə)nt

Definition: [noun] a government authority or licence conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention.
Example: he took out a patent for an improved steam hammer

Synonyms of "patent"

copyright | licence | legal protection | right | performing right | permit | privilege | charter | franchise | registered trademark |

Definition: [noun] patent leather.
Example: designs in a wide range of textures featuring super-chic patent, soft suede, or sophisticated nappa

Synonyms of "patent"

Definition: [adjective] easily recognizable; obvious.
Example: she was smiling with patent insincerity

Synonyms of "patent"

obvious | clear | plain | evident | apparent | manifest | self-evident | distinct | definite | transparent | overt | discernible | visible | conspicuous | blatant | downright | barefaced | flagrant | palpable | glaring | glaringly obvious | undisguised | unconcealed | unmistakable | unequivocal | unquestionable | undeniable |

Definition: [adjective] (of a vessel, duct, or aperture) open and unobstructed; failing to close.
Example: the patient is usually left with a patent vessel

Synonyms of "patent"

Definition: [adjective] made and marketed under a patent; proprietary.
Example: patent milk powder

Synonyms of "patent"

proprietary | patented | licensed | protected | branded | brand-name | own-brand | own-label | designer-label |

Definition: [verb] obtain a patent for (an invention).
Example: an invention is not your own until it is patented

Synonyms of "patent"