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Hyphenation of compartment

How to hyphenate compartment

compartment is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, compartment is hyphenated as:

com-part-ment
Syllables Count
3
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
Hyphens Count
2
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of compartment

compartment is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A room, or section, or chamber

    Example: Two men were seated in a well-lighted compartment of a third-class railway carriage.

  • noun
    One of the parts into which an area is subdivided.
  • noun
    Part of a protein that serves a specific function.
  • noun
    A mound (often of grass) beneath the shield in a coat of arms on which the supporters stand.
  • noun
    A region in the body, delimited by a biological membrane.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To arrange in separate compartments.

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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.