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Hyphenation of canonical

How to hyphenate canonical

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

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

Definitions of canonical

canonical is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The formal robes of a priest.
  • noun
    A URL presented in canonical form.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Present in a canon, religious or otherwise.
  • adjective
    According to recognised or orthodox rules.

    Example: The men played golf in the most canonical way, with no local rules.

  • adjective
    Stated or used in the most basic and straightforwardly applicable manner.

    Example: the reduction of a linear substitution to its canonical form

  • adjective
    Prototypical.
  • adjective
    In conformity with canon law.
  • adjective
    In the form of a canon.
  • adjective
    Of or pertaining to an ecclesiastical chapter
  • adjective
    In canonical form.
  • adjective
    Distinguished among entities of its kind, so that it can be picked out in a way that does not depend on any arbitrary choices.

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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.