Hyphenation of dereliction

How to hyphenate dereliction

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

dereliction

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 11
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: dereliction

Definitions of dereliction

dereliction is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
Willful neglect of one's duty.
Example: The new soldier did not clean his cabin and was scolded for dereliction and disobedience.
noun
The act of abandoning something, or the state of being abandoned.
noun
Land gained from the water by a change of water-line.

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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.