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Hyphenation of conditional

How to hyphenate conditional

conditional is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, conditional is hyphenated as:

con-di-tion-al
Syllables Count
4
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
Hyphens Count
3
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of conditional

conditional is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    (grammar) A conditional sentence; a statement that depends on a condition being true or false.
  • noun
    (grammar) The conditional mood.
  • noun
    A statement that one sentence is true if another is.

    Example: "A implies B" is a conditional.

  • noun
    An instruction that branches depending on the truth of a condition at that point.

    Example: if and while are conditionals in some programming languages.

  • noun
    A limitation.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Limited by a condition.

    Example: I made my son a conditional promise: I would buy him a bike if he kept his room tidy.

  • adjective
    Stating that one sentence is true if another is.

    Example: "A implies B" is a conditional statement.

  • adjective
    (grammar) Expressing a condition or supposition.

    Example: a conditional word, mode, or tense

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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.