Hyphenation of expression

How to hyphenate expression

expression is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, expression is hyphenated as:

ex-pres-sion

Syllables Count: 3
Characters Count: 10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 10
Hyphens Count: 2

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

Definitions of expression

Definition 1 as noun

noun The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.
noun A particular way of phrasing an idea.
noun A colloquialism or idiom.
Example: The expression "break a leg!" should not be taken literally.
noun A facial appearance usually associated with an emotion.
Example: Her expression changed from joy to misery after realising her winning lottery ticket had expired.
noun An arrangement of symbols denoting values, operations performed on them, and grouping symbols.
noun The process of translating a gene into a protein.
noun A piece of code in a high-level language that returns a value.
noun A specific blend of whisky.
noun The act of pressing or squeezing out.
Example: expression from a gland
noun The tone of voice or sound in music.

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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.