Hyphenation of impresses

How to hyphenate impresses

impresses is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, impresses is hyphenated as:

im-presses

Syllables Count: 2
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 1

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of impresses

Definition 1 as noun

noun The act of impressing.
noun An impression; an impressed image or copy of something.
noun A stamp or seal used to make an impression.
noun An impression on the mind, imagination etc.
noun Characteristic; mark of distinction; stamp.
noun A heraldic device; an impresa.
noun The act of impressing, or taking by force for the public service; compulsion to serve; also, that which is impressed.

Definition 1 as verb

verb To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably.
Example: You impressed me with your command of Urdu.
verb To make an impression, to be impressive.
Example: Henderson impressed in his first game as captain.
verb To produce a vivid impression of (something).
Example: That first view of the Eiger impressed itself on my mind.
verb To mark or stamp (something) using pressure.
Example: We impressed our footprints in the wet cement.
verb To produce (a mark, stamp, image, etc.); to imprint (a mark or figure upon something).
verb To fix deeply in the mind; to present forcibly to the attention, etc.; to imprint; to inculcate.
verb To compel (someone) to serve in a military force.
Example: The press gang used to impress people into the Navy.
verb To seize or confiscate (property) by force.
Example: The liner was impressed as a troop carrier.

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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.