Hyphenation of approximate
How to hyphenate approximate
Because it is a word with a single syllable, approximate is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 11
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 11
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of approximate
approximate is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo estimate.
- verbTo come near to; to approach.
- verbTo carry or advance near; to cause to approach.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveApproaching; proximate; nearly resembling.
- adjectiveNearing correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate.
Example: NASA's Genesis spacecraft has on board an ion monitor to record the speed, density, temperature and approximate composition of the solar wind ions.
Words nearby approximate
- approving
- approvingly
- approx
- approx.
- approximable
- approximal
- approximant
- approximants
- (approximate)
- approximated
- approximately
- approximates
- approximating
- approximation
- approximations
- approximative
- approximatively
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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.