Hyphenation of generic
How to hyphenate generic
Because it is a word with a single syllable, generic is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 7
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 7
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of generic
generic is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA product sold under a generic name.
- nounA wine that is a blend of several wines, or made from a blend of several grape varieties.
- noun(grammar) A term that specifies neither male nor female.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveVery comprehensive; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups as opposed to specific.
Example: "Shrimp" is the generic name for a number of species of sea creature.
- adjectiveLacking in precision, often in an evasive fashion; vague; imprecise.
- adjective(of a product or drug) Not having a brand name.
- adjectiveOf or relating to a taxonomic genus.
- adjectiveRelating to gender.
- adjective(grammar) Specifying neither masculine nor feminine; epicene.
- adjective(Of program code) Written so as to operate on any data type, the type required being passed as a parameter.
- adjective(of a point) Having coordinates that are algebraically independent over the base field.
Words nearby generic
- generative
- generatively
- generativeness
- generator
- generator's
- generators
- generatrices
- generatrix
- (generic)
- generical
- generically
- genericalness
- genericness
- generics
- generification
- generis
- generosities
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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.