Hyphenation of compulsion
How to hyphenate compulsion
Because it is a word with a single syllable, compulsion is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 10
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 10
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of compulsion
compulsion is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounAn irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.
Example: During the basketball game, I had a sudden compulsion to have a smoke.
- nounThe use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act.
- nounThe lawful use of violence (i.e. by the administration).
Words nearby compulsion
- comptrollership
- compts
- compulsative
- compulsatively
- compulsatorily
- compulsatory
- compulse
- compulsed
- (compulsion)
- compulsion's
- compulsions
- compulsitor
- compulsive
- compulsively
- compulsiveness
- compulsives
- compulsivity
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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.