Hyphenation of downstream

How to hyphenate downstream

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

downstream

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of downstream

downstream is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To stream downward.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Lower down, in relation to a river, stream or flow of fluid
Example: She lives downstream from the dam.
adjective
In the direction from the server to the client.
adjective
Towards the 3' end of a DNA molecule.
adjective
(metaphoric) Influenced by something; being a consequence of something.

Definition 1 as adverb

adverb
Following the path of a river or stream
Example: We spent the day paddling downstream in our canoes.

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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.