Hyphenation of function

How to hyphenate function

function 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, function is hyphenated as:

func-tion

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 8
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 8
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 function

Definition 1 as noun

noun What something does or is used for.
Synonyms: aim, intention, purpose, role, use
noun A professional or official position.
Synonyms: occupation, office, part, role
noun An official or social occasion.
Synonyms: affair, occasion, "social function", "social occasion"
noun Something which is dependent on or stems from another thing; a result or concomitant.
noun A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.
noun A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.
Synonyms: map, mapping, "mathematical function", operator, transformation
noun A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
Synonyms: func, funct, procedure, routine, subprogram, subroutine
noun The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
noun The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.
noun The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.

Definition 1 as verb

verb To have a function.
Synonyms: officiate, serve
verb To carry out a function; to be in action.
Synonyms: go, operate, run, work

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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.