Hyphenation of back-formation
How to hyphenate back-formation
Because it is a word with a single syllable, back-formation is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 14
- Words Count
- 2
- Characters without spaces Count
- 14
Definitions of back-formation
back-formation is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe process by which a new word is formed from an older word by interpreting the former as a derivative of the latter, often by removing a morpheme (real or perceived) from the older word, such as the verb burgle, formed by removing -ar (perceived as an agent-noun suffix) from burglar.
- nounA word created in this way.
Example: Back-formations, such as "tambour" (for "play the tambourine"), are a staple of comedic wordplay.
Words nearby back-formation
- back-face
- back-facing
- back-fanged
- back-filleted
- back-fire
- back-flowing
- back-flung
- back-focused
- (back-formation)
- back-geared
- back-glancing
- back-going
- back-hand
- back-handed
- back-hander
- back-lash
- back-leaning
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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.