Hyphenation of flip-flops
How to hyphenate flip-flops
Because it is a word with a single syllable, flip-flops is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions of flip-flops
- noun An instance of flip-flopping, of repeatedly changing one's stated opinion about a matter.
- noun A bistable; an electronic switching circuit that has either two stable states (switching between them in response to a trigger) or a stable and an unstable state (switching from one to the other and back again in response to a trigger), and which is thereby capable of serving as one bit of memory.
- noun A sandal consisting of a rubber sole fastened to the foot by a rubber thong fitting between the toes and around the sides of the foot.
Example: 2004: the necessity for yet another place at which to buy a polo shirt or a pair of flip-flops may not be apparent to the town's residents — The New Yorker, 30 August 2004, p.38
- noun A change of places; an inversion or swap.
- noun The sound of a regular footfall.
- verb To alternate back and forth between directly opposite opinions, ideas, or decisions.
Words nearby flip-flops
- flintworker
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- flip-flopped
- flip-flopping
- (flip-flops)
- flip-up
- flipe
- fliped
- flipflop
- fliping
- flipjack
- flippance
- flippancies
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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.