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Hyphenation of developments

How to hyphenate developments

developments is a polysyllabic word with 5 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, developments is hyphenated as:

de-vel-op-men-ts
Syllables Count
5
Characters Count
12
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
12
Hyphens Count
4
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of developments

developments is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The process of developing; growth, directed change.

    Example: The development of this story has been slow.

  • noun
    The process by which a mature multicellular organism or part of an organism is produced by the addition of new cells.

    Example: The organism has reached a crucial stage in its development.

  • noun
    Something which has developed.

    Example: Our news team brings you the latest developments.

  • noun
    A project consisting of one or more commercial or residential buildings.
  • noun
    The building of such a project.
  • noun
    The application of new ideas to practical problems (cf. research).

    Example: Our development department has produced three new adhesives this year.

  • noun
    The active placement of the pieces, or the process of achieving it.

    Example: White's development is good, but black's has been hampered by the pawn on e5.

  • noun
    The process by in which previous material is transformed and restated.
  • noun
    The second section of a piece of music in sonata form, in which the original theme is revisited in altered and varying form.
  • noun
    The expression of a function in the form of a series.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A group of building complexes or apartments. Often used for low income housing.

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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.