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Hyphenation of deviation

How to hyphenate deviation

deviation is a polysyllabic word with 4 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, deviation is hyphenated as:

de-vi-a-tion
Syllables Count
4
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
3
Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of deviation

deviation is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The act of deviating; wandering off the correct or true path or road
  • noun
    A departure from the correct way of acting
  • noun
    The state or result of having deviated; a transgression; an act of sin; an error; an offense.

    Example: mankind’s deviation from divine will

  • noun
    (contract law) The voluntary and unnecessary departure of a ship from, or delay in, the regular and usual course of the specific voyage insured, thus releasing the underwriters from their responsibility.
  • noun
    (Absolute Deviation) The shortest distance between the center of the target and the point where a projectile hits or bursts.
  • noun
    For interval variables and ratio variables, a measure of difference between the observed value and the mean.
  • noun
    The signed difference between a value and its reference value.

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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.