Hyphenation of clinching
How to hyphenate clinching
clinching is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, clinching is hyphenated as:
- Syllables Count
- 2
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 1
Definitions of clinching
- verb To clasp; to interlock.
- verb To make certain; to finalize.
Example: I already planned to buy the car, but the color was what really clinched it for me.
- verb To fasten securely or permanently.
- verb To bend and hammer the point of (a nail) so it cannot be removed.
- verb To embrace passionately.
- verb To hold firmly; to clench.
- verb To set closely together; to close tightly.
Example: to clinch the teeth or the fist
- noun A clinch; a passionate embrace.
- noun A making certain or finalizing.
- noun The distortion of computer tape by wrinkling.
- adjective That 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.