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Hyphenation of consensus

How to hyphenate consensus

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

consensus
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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: consensus

Definitions of consensus

consensus is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members.
  • noun
    General agreement among the members of a given group or community, each of which exercises some discretion in decision-making and follow-up action.

    Example: After years of debate over the best wine to serve at Thanksgiving, no real consensus has emerged.

  • noun
    Average projected value.

    Example: a financial consensus forecast

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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.