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Hyphenation of distance

How to hyphenate distance

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

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

Definitions of distance

distance is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

    Example: From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok.

  • noun
    Length or interval of time.
  • noun
    The difference; the subjective measure between two quantities.

    Example: We're narrowing the distance between the two versions of the bill.  The distance between the lowest and next gear on my bicycle is annoying.

  • noun
    Remoteness of place; a remote place.
  • noun
    Remoteness in succession or relation.

    Example: the distance between a descendant and his ancestor

  • noun
    A space marked out in the last part of a racecourse.
  • noun
    The entire amount of progress to an objective.

    Example: He had promised to perform this task, but did not go the distance.

  • noun
    A withholding of intimacy; alienation; variance.

    Example: The friendship did not survive the row: they kept each other at a distance.

  • noun
    The remoteness or reserve which respect requires; hence, respect; ceremoniousness.
  • noun
    The space measured back from the winning-post which a racehorse running in a heat must reach when the winner has covered the whole course, in order to run in the final heat.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To move away (from) someone or something.

    Example: He distanced himself from the comments made by some of his colleagues.

  • verb
    To leave at a distance; to outpace, leave behind.

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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.