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Hyphenation of compensation

How to hyphenate compensation

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

compensation
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
12
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
12
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: compensation

Definitions of compensation

compensation is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The act or principle of compensating.
  • noun
    Something which is regarded as an equivalent; something which compensates for loss.

    Synonyms: amends, recompense, remuneration

  • noun
    The extinction of debts of which two persons are reciprocally debtors by the credits of which they are reciprocally creditors; the payment of a debt by a credit of equal amount.

    Synonyms: "set-off"

  • noun
    A recompense or reward for service.
  • noun
    An equivalent stipulated for in contracts for the sale of real estate, in which it is customary to provide that errors in description, etc., shall not avoid, but shall be the subject of compensation.
  • noun
    The relationship between air temperature outside a building and a calculated target temperature for provision of air or water to contained rooms or spaces for the purpose of efficient heating. In building control systems the compensation curve is defined to a compensator for this purpose.
  • noun
    The ability of one part of the brain to overfunction in order to take over the function of a damaged part (e.g. following a stroke).

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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.