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Hyphenation of grievances

How to hyphenate grievances

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

grievances
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: grievances

Definitions of grievances

grievances is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Something which causes grief.
  • noun
    A wrong or hardship suffered, which is the grounds of a complaint.
  • noun
    Feelings of being wronged; outrage.
  • noun
    A complaint or annoyance.
  • noun
    A formal complaint, especially in the context of a unionized workplace.

    Example: If you want the problem fixed, you'll have to file a grievance with the city.

  • noun
    Violation of regulations or objectionable behavior.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.