Hyphenation of grounding
How to hyphenate grounding
Because it is a word with a single syllable, grounding is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of grounding
grounding is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo connect (an electrical conductor or device) to a ground.
Synonyms: earth
- verbTo punish, especially a child or teenager, by forcing him/her to stay at home and/or give up certain privileges.
Synonyms: gate
Example: Eric, you are grounded until further notice for lying to us about where you were last night!
- verbTo forbid (an aircraft or pilot) to fly.
Example: Because of the bad weather, all flights were grounded.
- verbTo give a basic education in a particular subject; to instruct in elements or first principles.
Example: Jim was grounded in maths.
- verbTo hit a ground ball. Compare fly (verb(regular)) and line (verb).
- verbTo place something on the ground.
- verbTo run aground; to strike the bottom and remain fixed.
Example: The ship grounded on the bar.
- verbTo found; to fix or set, as on a foundation, reason, or principle; to furnish a ground for; to fix firmly.
- verbTo cover with a ground, as a copper plate for etching, or as paper or other materials with a uniform tint as a preparation for ornament.
- verbTo improve or focus the mental or emotional state of.
Example: I ground myself with meditation.
Definition 1 as noun
- nounFundamental knowledge or background in a field or discipline.
- nounThe return to a fully conscious state after a psychedelic experience.
- nounThe collision of a ship with ground beneath the surface of the water.
- nounThe prevention of aircraft takeoff because of government action.
- nounThe interconnecting metal chassis/frame of a device, appliance, machine, or metal raceway via a designated conductor to earth at the service panel. It may be bare or covered, and does not carry current in normal operation.
- nounThe absorption of energy through visualized "roots" descending from oneself into the ground, using chi.
- nounThe act by which a child is grounded (forbidden from going out, using electronics, etc.).
- nounThe background of embroidery, etc.
Words nearby grounding
- groundedness
- grounden
- groundenell
- grounder
- grounders
- groundflower
- groundhog
- groundhogs
- (grounding)
- groundkeeper
- groundless
- groundlessly
- groundlessness
- groundline
- groundliness
- groundling
- groundlings
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What is hyphenation
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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.