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Hyphenation of describes

How to hyphenate describes

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

describes
Syllables Count
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: describes

Definitions of describes

describes is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To represent in words.

    Example: The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant.

  • verb
    To represent by drawing; to draw a plan of; to delineate; to trace or mark out.

    Example: to describe a circle by the compasses;   a torch waved about the head in such a way as to describe a circle

  • verb
    To give rise to a geometrical structure.

    Example: The function describes a very complex surface.

  • verb
    To introduce a new taxon to science by explaining its characteristics and particularly how it differs from other taxa.

    Example: The fungus was first described by a botanist.

  • verb
    To distribute into parts, groups, or classes; to mark off; to class.

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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.