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Hyphenation of dividends

How to hyphenate dividends

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

dividends
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: dividends

Definitions of dividends

dividends is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A number or expression that is to be divided by another.

    Example: In "42 ÷ 3" the dividend is the 42.

  • noun
    A pro rata payment of money by a company to its shareholders, usually made periodically (eg, quarterly or annually).
  • noun
    Beneficial results from a metaphorical investment (of time, effort, etc.)

    Example: His 10,000 hours of practice and recitals eventually paid dividends when he become first-chair violinist.

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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.