Hyphenation of direction
How to hyphenate direction
Because it is a word with a single syllable, direction 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 direction
direction is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).
Example: Keep going in the same direction.
- nounA general trend for future action.
- nounGuidance, instruction.
Example: The trombonist looked to the bandleader for direction.
- nounThe work of the director in cinema or theater; the skill of directing a film, play etc.
Example: The screenplay was good, but the direction was weak.
- nounThe body of persons who guide or manage a matter; the directorate.
- nounA person's address.
Words nearby direction
- directcarving
- directdiscourse
- directed
- directer
- directest
- directeur
- directexamination
- directing
- (direction)
- direction's
- directional
- directionality
- directionalize
- directionally
- directionize
- directionless
- directions
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the process of dividing words across lines in print or on websites. It involves inserting hyphens (-) where a word breaks to continue on the next line.
Proper hyphenation improves readability by reducing the unevenness of word spacing and unnecessary large gaps. It also helps avoid confusion that may occur when part of a word carries over. Ideal hyphenation should break words according to pronunciation and syllables. Most word processors and publishing apps have automated tools to handle hyphenation effectively based on language rules and dictionaries. Though subtle, proper hyphenation improves overall typography and reading comfort.