Hyphenation of downstream

How to hyphenate downstream

downstream is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, downstream is hyphenated as:

down-stream

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
Hyphens Count: 1

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

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.