Hyphenation of dentistry
How to hyphenate dentistry
Because it is a word with a single syllable, dentistry is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of dentistry
dentistry is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe field of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the teeth and oral cavity.
- nounOperations performed on teeth and adjoining areas such as drilling, filling cavities and placing crowns and bridges.
- nounA dental surgery, an operation on the teeth.
- nounA place where dental operations are performed. (Not as common as "dentist's office". Compare surgery.)
Words nearby dentistry
- dentirostrate
- dentirostres
- dentiscalp
- dentist
- dentist's
- dentistic
- dentistical
- dentistries
- (dentistry)
- dentists
- dentition
- dentitions
- dento-
- dentoid
- dentolabial
- dentolingual
- dentololabial
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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.