Hyphenation of ascendants

How to hyphenate ascendants

Because it is a word with a single syllable, ascendants is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

ascendants

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: ascendants

Definitions of ascendants

ascendants is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
Being in control; superiority, or commanding influence; ascendency.
Example: One man has the ascendant over another.
noun
An ancestor (antonym of descendant)
noun
(usu. followed by to) A royal heir assuming (a place of power)
Example: Given his father's ghastly demise, one would not expect such glee from the ascendant to his throne.
noun
Ascent; height; elevation.
noun
The horoscope, or that degree of the ecliptic which rises above the horizon at the moment of one's birth; supposed to have a commanding influence on a person's life and fortune.

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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.