Hyphenation of heavier-than-air

How to hyphenate heavier-than-air

heavier-than-air is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the precise hyphenation for the word you've entered. This method guarantees that your text is hyphenated correctly and conforms to established linguistic norms. heavier-than-air is hyphenated as:

heav-i-er-than-air

Syllables Count: 3
Characters Count: 16
Words Count: 3
Characters without spaces Count: 16

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: he2a2v5i1er

Definitions of heavier-than-air

heavier-than-air is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
(of an aircraft) Weighing more than the volume of air which it displaces.
adjective
Of, pertaining to, or using an aircraft which weighs more than the volume of air it displaces.

Words nearby heavier-than-air

heavenward
heavenwardly
heavenwardness
heavenwards
heaver
heavers
heaves
heavier
(heavier-than-air)
heavies
heaviest
heavily
heaviness
heaving
heavinsogme
heavisome
heavity

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.