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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.

clinching
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: clinching

Definitions of clinching

clinching is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • 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

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A clinch; a passionate embrace.
  • noun
    A making certain or finalizing.
  • noun
    The distortion of computer tape by wrinkling.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    That settles something (such as an argument) definitely and conclusively

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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.