Hyphenation of abutments
How to hyphenate abutments
Because it is a word with a single syllable, abutments is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of abutments
abutments is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe point of junction between two things, in particular a support, that abuts.
- nounThe solid portion of a structure that supports the lateral pressure of an arch or vault.
- nounA construction that supports the ends of a bridge; a structure that anchors the cables on a suspension bridge.
- nounThe part of a valley or canyon wall against which a dam is constructed.
Example: Heavy rains have caused the dam's abutments to seep, raising concern over possible dam failure.
- nounSomething that abuts, or on which something abuts.
- nounThe state of abutting.
- nounThat element that shares a common boundary or surface with its neighbor.
- nounThe tooth that supports a denture or bridge.
- nounA fixed point or surface where resistance is obtained.
Words nearby abutments
- abusively
- abusiveness
- abusivenesses
- abut
- abuta
- abutilon
- abutilons
- abutment
- (abutments)
- abuts
- abuttal
- abuttals
- abutted
- abutter
- abutter's
- abutters
- abutting
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.
Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.