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Hyphenation of gift

How to hyphenate gift

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

gift
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
4
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
4
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is:

Definitions of gift

gift is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Something given to another voluntarily, without charge.
  • noun
    A talent or natural ability.

    Example: She had a gift for playing the flute.

  • noun
    Something gained incidentally, without effort.
  • noun
    The act, right, or power of giving or bestowing.

    Example: The office is in the gift of the President.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To give as a gift or donation.
  • verb
    To give away, to concede easily.

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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.