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Hyphenation of barebones

How to hyphenate barebones

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

barebones
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: barebones

Definitions of barebones

barebones is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Minimalist; lacking that which is not essential.

    Example: Meals on early space flights were bare-bones affairs; able to supply nutrition, but severely lacking in palatability.

  • adjective
    Describes a computer sold pre-assembled, but without certain essential components, often a processor, memory, and hard drive.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A very lean person, especially one whose bones show through the skin

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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.