Hyphenation of accidents

How to hyphenate accidents

accidents is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, accidents is hyphenated as:

ac-ci-den-ts

Syllables Count: 4
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 3

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of accidents

accidents is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.
Example: to die by an accident
noun
Especially, a collision or similar unintended event that causes damage or death.
Example: My insurance went up after the second accident in three months.
noun
Any chance event.
noun
Chance.
noun
Any property, fact, or relation that is the result of chance or is nonessential.
Example: Beauty is an accident.
noun
An instance of incontinence.
noun
An unintended pregnancy.
noun
A quality or attribute in distinction from the substance, as sweetness, softness.
noun
(grammar) A property attached to a word, but not essential to it, such as gender, number, or case.
noun
An irregular surface feature with no apparent cause.
noun
A sudden discontinuity of ground such as fault of great thickness, bed or lentil of unstable ground.
noun
A point or mark which may be retained or omitted in a coat of arms.
noun
Casus; such unforeseen, extraordinary, extraneous interference as is out of the range of ordinary calculation.
noun
Appearance, manifestation.

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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.