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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.

generic
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
7
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: generic

Definitions of generic

generic is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A product sold under a generic name.
  • noun
    A 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

  • adjective
    Very 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.

  • adjective
    Lacking in precision, often in an evasive fashion; vague; imprecise.
  • adjective
    (of a product or drug) Not having a brand name.
  • adjective
    Of or relating to a taxonomic genus.
  • adjective
    Relating 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.

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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.