Hyphenation of forebears

How to hyphenate forebears

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

forebears

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of forebears

forebears is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To keep away from; to avoid; to abstain from.
verb
To refrain from proceeding; to pause; to delay.
verb
To refuse; to decline; to withsay; to unheed.
verb
To control oneself when provoked.

Definition 1 as noun

noun
An ancestor.

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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.