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Hyphenation of decommission

How to hyphenate decommission

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

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

Definitions of decommission

decommission is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To take out of service or to render unusable.

    Example: The Army decommissioned the Sherman tank by filling the turret with cement.

  • verb
    To remove or revoke a commission.

    Example: After his arrest, the officer was decommissioned from the police force.

  • verb
    To remove or revoke a formal designation.

    Example: The state highway was decommissioned and reverted to local control.

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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.