Hyphenation of clinching
How to hyphenate clinching
Because it is a word with a single syllable, clinching is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of clinching
clinching is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo clasp; to interlock.
- verbTo make certain; to finalize.
Example: I already planned to buy the car, but the color was what really clinched it for me.
- verbTo fasten securely or permanently.
- verbTo bend and hammer the point of (a nail) so it cannot be removed.
- verbTo embrace passionately.
- verbTo hold firmly; to clench.
- verbTo set closely together; to close tightly.
Example: to clinch the teeth or the fist
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA clinch; a passionate embrace.
- nounA making certain or finalizing.
- nounThe distortion of computer tape by wrinkling.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveThat settles something (such as an argument) definitely and conclusively
Words nearby clinching
- clinanthium
- clinch
- clinch-built
- clinched
- clincher
- clincher-built
- clinchers
- clinches
- (clinching)
- clinchingly
- clinchingness
- clinchpoop
- cline
- clines
- cling
- cling-rascal
- clinged
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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.