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Hyphenation of final

How to hyphenate final

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

final
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
5
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
5
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: final

Definitions of final

final is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.
  • noun
    The last round, game or match in a contest, after which the winner is determined.
  • noun
    A contest that narrows a field of contestants (finalists) to ranked positions, usually in numbered places (1st place/prize, 2nd place/prize, etc.) or a winner and numbered runners-up (1st runner-up, etc.).
  • noun
    The final part of a syllable, the combination of medial and rime in phonetics and phonology.
  • noun
    The tonic or keynote of a Gregorian mode, and hence the final note of any conventional melody played in that mode.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Last; ultimate.

    Example: final solution;   the final day of a school term

  • adjective
    Conclusive; decisive.

    Example: a final judgment;   the battle of Waterloo brought the contest to a final issue

  • adjective
    Respecting an end or object to be gained; respecting the purpose or ultimate end in view.
  • adjective
    (grammar) Expressing purpose; as in the term final clause.
  • adjective
    Word-final, occurring at the end of a word.

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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.